What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with urinary retention due to bladder outlet obstruction?
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Correct answer: Insert a urinary catheter to decompress the bladder
When retention is due to obstruction, decompression via a catheter is the priority to relieve bladder distension and prevent complications.
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