A Patient Undergoing a Left Ureterolithotomy Returns to the Surgical

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing a left ureterolithotomy returns to the surgical unit with a left ureteral catheter and a urethral catheter in place.To care for the catheters,what should the nurse do?

• A) Irrigate the ureteral catheter with 5 mL normal saline hourly.
• B) Clamp the ureteral catheter when drainage is less than 10 mL/hour.
• C) Keep the patient on bed rest until the catheter is removed.
• D) Alternately clamp and unclamp the ureteral catheter every other hour to determine total urinary output.

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