Urinary retention Flashcards
1
Q
Post void residual should be less than 50% of
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total volume voided
2
Q
If PVR is elevated, have patient
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urinate again
3
Q
If PVR is elevated, but improved after second void encourage
A
timed voiding every 3-4 hours and double voiding
4
Q
If patients have PVR, educate patients about coming back to ED if they do not urinate in
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6-8 hours