The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary retention. Which nursing intervention encourages urinary elimination?
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 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?
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.
Which of the following ethnic backgrounds are at highest risk of developing prostate cancer?
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?
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing prostate surgery. Which best describes the elements of informed consent?
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?
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 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?
