Client experiencing urinary retention after surgery

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An indwelling urinary catheter has been ordered for a client experiencing urinary retention after surgery. When the nurse enters the room to place the catheter, the client reports voiding in the bathroom. Which is the nurse's most appropriate action? An indwelling urinary catheter has been ordered for a client experiencing urinary retention after surgery. When the nurse enters the room to place the catheter, the client reports voiding in the bathroom. Which is the nurse's most appropriate action? Instruct the client that the catheter is essential to check for urinary retention. Reassess whether the client still needs the urinary catheter. Insert the urinary catheter as ordered to relieve the urinary retention. Inform the client that the catheter will no longer be necessary.

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