Urinary retention is the inability to perform urinary although there is a desire or impulse to it. (Brunner & Suddarth). Urinary retention is a state in the bladder urine buildup and do not have the ability to empty it completely. The signs and symptoms or clinical manifestations of the disease are as follows: Beginning with a slow flow of urine. Then there are the longer polyuria become worse because of inefficient bladder emptying. Abdominal distention occurs due to dilatation of the bladder. Feels there is pressure, sometimes painful and feel the urge to urinate. In severe retention can reach 2000 -3000 cc. 4 Nursing Interventions for Urinary Retention 1. Urinary retention r / t inability of the bladder to contract adequately. expected: Urination by a considerable amount. Not palpable bladder distention. Interventions: Encourage the patient separately urinate every 2-4 hours and if suddenly felt. Ask patients about stress incontinence. Observe the flow ...