During a morning assessment, the nurse notices that a patient's urine output is below the expected amount. What should the nurse do next?
a. Obtain an order for a Foley catheter.
b. Obtain an order for a straight catheter.
c. Perform a bladder scan test.
d. Refer the patient to an urologist.
ANS: C
If urine output is below the expected value, then the nurse should perform a bladder scan according to institutional policy to check for retention.
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