The client underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate gland 24 hours ago and is on continuous bladder irrigation. Nurse Yoly is aware that the following nursing interventions is appropriate?
a. Tell the client to try to urinate around the catheter to remove blood clots.
b. Restrict fluids to prevent the client’s bladder from becoming distended.
c. Prepare to remove the catheter.
d. Use aseptic technique when irrigating the catheter.
Answer D.
If the catheter is blocked by blood clots, it may be irrigated according to physician’s orders or facility protocol. The nurse should use sterile technique to reduce the risk of infection. Urinating around the catheter can cause painful bladder spasms. Encourage the client to drink fluids to dilute the urine and maintain urine output. The catheter remains in place for 2 to 4 days after surgery and is only removed with a physician’s order.
a. Tell the client to try to urinate around the catheter to remove blood clots.
b. Restrict fluids to prevent the client’s bladder from becoming distended.
c. Prepare to remove the catheter.
d. Use aseptic technique when irrigating the catheter.
Answer D.
If the catheter is blocked by blood clots, it may be irrigated according to physician’s orders or facility protocol. The nurse should use sterile technique to reduce the risk of infection. Urinating around the catheter can cause painful bladder spasms. Encourage the client to drink fluids to dilute the urine and maintain urine output. The catheter remains in place for 2 to 4 days after surgery and is only removed with a physician’s order.
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