Urinary retention Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 66-year-old man presents to the emergency department because he has been unable to void urine for the past 12 hours and has suprapubic pain. He returned home yesterday after outpatient laparoscopic shoulder surgery. The patient reports a history of recurrent urinary retention due to an enlarged prostate. Past medical history is significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 177/65 mm Hg, heart rate is 101/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical examination the patient appears uncomfortable. Abdominal examination reveals suprapubic fullness and tenderness. Rectal exam is significant for an enlarged prostate and normal anal sphincter tone. Bladder scan reveals >1L.  Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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