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?

Use the bladder scanner to assess for urinary retention.

Catheterize to empty the bladder.

Place peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place it in the urinary “hat” while the client is on the toilet.

Assist the client back to bed and tell her to try to void again in 2 hours.