After a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP),a 64-Year-Old Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) ,a 64-year-old patient with continuous bladder irrigation complains of painful bladder spasms.The nurse observes clots in the urine.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Increase the flow rate of the bladder irrigation.
• B) Administer the prescribed IV morphine sulfate.
• C) Give the patient the prescribed belladonna and opium suppository.
• D) Manually instill and then withdraw 50 mL of saline into the catheter.

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