A Patient Who Is Receiving Continuous Bladder Irrigation Following a Transurethral

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) complains of "spasm-like" pain over his lower abdomen. What should the initial intervention be by the nurse?

• A) Inform the nurse in charge
• B) Decrease the continuous bladder irrigation flow
• C) Administer the prescribed analgesic
• D) Check the catheter and drainage system for obstruction

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