A Patient Who Is 3 Days Postoperative After Suprapubic Prostatectomy

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who is 3 days postoperative after suprapubic prostatectomy asks,"When can I get rid of this other catheter?" Which data best indicates that nurse can discontinue the suprapubic catheter as ordered?

• A) Pain is adequately controlled with acetaminophen.
• B) Urine in the urethral catheter bag is clear with a pink tinge.
• C) The patient consumed 80% of his lunch.
• D) The urine residual after voiding is 50 mL.

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