A nurse is performing a continuous bladder irrigation on a client. The bag from the pharmacy had 500 mLs of fluid in it. The nurse notes that the bag has 200 mLs left in it. What is the total amount of fluid that has been irrigated?
A nurse checks the contents of a client’s indwelling catheter and notes that the urine output has been 10 mL/hr for the last four hours. Which response of the nurse is most appropriate?
A client is planning to undergo surgery in the morning. The provider writes an order that says, “Prepare client for upcoming TURP.” Based on this order, the nurse knows the client will be having surgery on which of the following?
A client is recovering from surgery for a trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has continuous bladder irrigation in place. The nurse notes that the system has a triple-lumen catheter and knows that one of the lumens allows inflow of the irrigation solution. What best describes the purposes of the other two lumens in this situation?
A recovery room nurse is educating a new nurse about continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following statements made by the new nurse indicates additional teaching is needed?
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary retention. Which nursing intervention encourages urinary elimination?
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing prostate surgery. Which best describes the elements of informed consent?
The nurse receives report on a client who will be coming to the floor following a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). The nurse prepares for the client’s arrival by gathering which of the following supplies for continuous bladder irrigation? Select all that apply.
A provider has ordered a nurse to perform bladder irrigation on a client in the hospital. Which of the following describes a purpose of performing bladder irrigation in a client? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing a male client who is about to have a digital rectal exam to check the prostate. The nurse asks the client if the lab has drawn a blood sample yet. What is the reason for the nurse to ask about a blood draw at this time?
