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?
A client has just been admitted to the unit after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has an order for continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse be monitoring most closely for?
A nurse is performing a bladder irrigation using a syringe. The client has a catheter that is draining urine. Which of the following steps is performed next? Select all that apply.
Which of the following ethnic backgrounds are at highest risk of developing prostate cancer?
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing prostate surgery. Which best describes the elements of informed consent?
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?
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary retention. Which nursing intervention encourages urinary elimination?
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 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 nurse is caring for a client with continuous bladder irrigation in place. The nurse uses a three-way catheter for the irrigation system. Which best describes the purpose of this type of catheter?
