On the first postoperative day, a client who had a cervical surgery requests the bedpan often, but cannot void. Based on these observations, the nurse should
a. assess for bladder distention.
b. assess for manifestations of urinary tract infection.
c. document this outcome as normal.
d. increase fluid intake.
A
Cervical surgery may affect the parasympathetic chain, causing urinary retention.
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