Question

A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate and notes clots in the client's indwelling urinary catheter and a decrease in urinary output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A) client's hydration status.
B)Wrap fingers with individual dressings.
C)Hypoactive bowel sounds
D)Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter.

Answer 1

The nurse should assess the client's hydration status and consider irrigating the indwelling urinary catheter.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should assess the client's hydration status and consider irrigating the indwelling urinary catheter to address the presence of clots and decrease in urinary output.

1. To assess the client's dehydration status, the nurse can check the client's vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output. Decreased urine output may indicate dehydration.
2. Irrigating the indwelling urinary catheter can help remove clots and improve urinary flow. The nurse should follow proper technique and use sterile equipment to prevent introducing infection.