Post-Operative Urinary Retention Intervention

Medium Basic Care And Comfort Elimination

A 62-year-old female patient recovering from abdominal surgery is experiencing difficulty urinating. The nurse notes that the patient has not voided since the surgery, which took place 12 hours ago. An assessment reveals a sensation of bladder fullness, but the patient expresses anxiety and fears of pain associated with urination. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first to assist the patient with her elimination needs?

Administer an opioid analgesic to manage pain.

Encourage the patient to try a warm compress over the bladder.

Catheterize the patient to relieve bladder distention.

Encourage ambulation to stimulate bladder function.

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