On assessment of a patient scheduled for cystoscopy, a nurse suspects that the patient likely has acute urethritis.On confirmation of this suspicion, the nurse notifies the health-care provider so that the procedure may be rescheduled after the patient has recovered from this condition.Which of the following is the best rationale for this action?
A)The patient is at risk for excessive bleeding from the lower urinary tract.
B)The procedure would be too painful for the patient.
C)The patient is at greater risk for trauma.
D)The patient is at risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream as a result of instrumentation.

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Acute urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra typically caused by infection. During cystoscopy, the urinary tract is instrumented, which can lead to bacteria entering the bloodstream and potentially causing bacteremia or sepsis. Therefore, it is best to reschedule the procedure until the patient has fully recovered to reduce the risk of complications associated with instrumentation.

On Assessment of a Patient Scheduled for Cystoscopy, a Nurse