A woman who delivered a baby 10 hours ago has not been able to void. She is complaining of severe abdominal pain and feels the need to urinate but cannot. The nurse should anticipate an order for
a. anti-anxiety medication.
b. antibiotics.
c. immediate catheterization.
d. sitz bath.
C
Acute urinary retention is sudden inability to void and can occur after surgery or delivery. It also can be a side effect of medications or caused by bladder outlet obstruction. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate catheterization.
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