Question

A client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation via a triple-lumen suprapubic catheter that was placed during prostatectomy. Which report by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) requires intervention by the nurse?

Answer 1

The nurse should be notified if the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports any abnormal signs or symptoms that may indicate complications or problems with the continuous bladder irrigation via a suprapubic catheter.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is responsible for monitoring the client receiving continuous bladder irrigation via a triple-lumen suprapubic catheter. The nurse should be notified if the UAP reports any abnormal signs or symptoms that may indicate complications or problems with the irrigation. This includes reports of excessive bleeding, signs of infection such as fever or increased pain, or any concerns about the functioning of the catheter.