A client who had a cystoscopy the previous day calls the urology clinic and gives the nurse all the following information. Which of the following client statements should be reported immediately to the health care provider?
A)"My urine still looks pink."
B)"My IV site is still bruised."
C)"I have a temperature of 38.3°C (100.9°F)."
D)"I did not sleep well last night."

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The client's elevated temperature may indicate a bladder infection, a possible complication of cystoscopy. The health care provider should be notified so that antibiotic therapy can be started. Pink-tinged urine is expected after a cystoscopy. The insomnia and bruising should be discussed further with the client but do not indicate a need to notify the health care provider.

A Client Who Had a Cystoscopy the Previous Day Calls