The Nurse Reviews an Order for a Continuous Bladder Irrigation

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse reviews an order for a continuous bladder irrigation after prostate surgery.Which action should the nurse take before starting the bladder irrigation?

• A) Label the irrigation solution with the words for genitourinary (GU) irrigation only.
• B) Change the irrigation tubing at least once every 12 hours.
• C) Infuse the irrigation solution at 100 mL/hr for clear urine.
• D) Ensure that the patient has a triple-lumen urinary catheter.

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