The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient recovering from a cystogram. The nurse realizes that additional teaching is necessary when the patient states: "After the procedure, I need to contact my primary healthcare provider if I experience

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Bloody urine (hematuria) is a common and expected finding after a cystogram due to the irritation of the bladder and urethra during the procedure. It is not typically a reason to contact a healthcare provider unless it is excessive or persists for an extended period. Low urine output, abdominal pain, and chills or fever could indicate complications such as infection or obstruction, and thus would warrant contacting a healthcare provider.

The Nurse Is Providing Preoperative Teaching for a Patient Recovering