A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a distended bladder. The client is assisted to the bathroom, but is unable to void. Which of the following interventions would be contraindicated?

A Use the bladder scanner to assess for urinary retention. C Place peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place it in the urinary 'hat' while the client is on the toilet. B Catheterize to empty the bladder. D Assist the client back to bed and tell her to try to void again in 2 hours.