After surgery, a postoperative patient has not voided for 8 hours. Where would the nurse assess the bladder for distention?
A) between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus
B) over the costovertebral region of the flank
C) in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
D) between ribs 11 and 12 and the umbilicus
A
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