The suprapubic area of a postoperative patient is distended. The patient states that he has not voided since surgery about 9 hours ago. The nurse's first action would be to:
1. notify the physician.
2. insert a catheter.
3. have the patient sit on the side of the bed and try to void.
4. prepare the patient to return to surgery.
3
The patient should be encouraged to try to void in a "natural" position before other measures are taken.
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What will be an ideal response?