HESI NEW COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL EXAMS
11. A patient who had abdominal surgery 6 hours ago has not voided. The nurse notes the bladder is distended to the level of the umbilicus. What is the priority nursing action? A. Notify the healthcare provider. B. Insert a straight catheter. C. Try non-invasive measures to stimulate voiding. D. Increase the patient's IV fluid rate. Answer: