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

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The nurse first confirms that the patient has a triple-lumen urinary catheter before beginning the irrigation.This type of catheter is usually placed while the patient is in the operating room.The nurse labels the irrigation solution properly according to agency policy for patient safety and to prevent inadvertent intravenous infusion.The nurse changes the irrigation tubing according to agency policy; every 12 hours is excessive and is likely to contribute to an infection.The nurse titrates the irrigation solution to maintain clear urine; the rate usually exceeds 100 mL/hr.

The Nurse Reviews an Order for a Continuous Bladder Irrigation