A 35 year old primigravida post Cesarian-section complains of inability to void. She denies dysuria but complains of fullness. She was treated with an epidural for analgesia. What is the single most appropriate investigation?
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The key is B. US abdomen. [C. US KUB. Is also correct! This is a case of POUR (post operative urinary
retention). We should do US to know the urinary volume (urine volume in bladder). If <400ml we shall
observe. When volume is >600ml we should do catheterization].
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