Mrs.Archer is a nurse on a busy surgical floor.She states that on some days she has gone 8 hours without emptying her bladder.What is Mrs.Archer at greater risk for?

A) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
B) Formation of renal calculi
C) Relaxation of urethral sphincter
D) Chronic urinary retention

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra, commonly caused by bacteria and characterized by symptoms like pain and frequent urination.

Renal Calculi

Medical term for kidney stones, which are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Urethral Sphincter

The muscle that controls the release of urine from the bladder.