The Patient Is Receiving Continuous Bladder Irrigation After a Transurethral

question 39

Multiple Choice

The patient is receiving continuous bladder irrigation after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) . He complains of a "spasmlike" pain over his lower abdomen. Which of these actions should the nurse perform first in response to this complaint?

• 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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Definitions:

Erythropoiesis

The process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced, which occurs in the bone marrow.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in tissues.

Vasculitis

Inflammation of the blood vessels that can cause walls to thicken, narrow, weaken, or scar, affecting blood flow and leading to various complications.

Capillary

Tiny blood vessels connecting arterioles and venules, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste chemical substances between blood and tissues occurs.