The nurse reviews an order for a continuous bladder irrigation after prostate surgery.Which action does the nurse take before starting the bladder irrigation?
A) Label the irrigation solution 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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Q5: Four hours after applying an external urinary
Q6: The nurse notes that 8 hours after
Q7: The nurse delegates the application of an
Q8: The nurse is making patient care assignments
Q10: The nurse assesses the patient's skin around
Q11: The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of the
Q12: The nurse infused a continuous bladder irrigation
Q13: The nurse is preparing to insert an
Q14: The nurse inserts an indwelling urinary catheter
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