You use a bedside bladder scanner and document that S.M. voided 60 mL and his PVR is
110 mL. You report the PVR to the PCP. What is the significance of his PVR?
What will be an ideal response?
S.M. is not completely emptying his bladder. The normal residual urine ranges from 0 to 20 mL. His
volume is unacceptably high and indicates retention of urine.
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1) Nitrates 2) Beta-adrenergic agents 3) Diuretics 4) Anticoagulants
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