NCLEX-RN · Question #321
A client had a transurethral resection of the prostate yesterday. He is concerned about the small amount of blood that is still in his urine. The nurse explains that the blood in his urine:
The correct answer is C. Is normal and he need not be concerned about it. (A) Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. (B) The client will continue to have a small amount of hematuria even after the Foley catheter is (C) Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. The client should not be concerned about it unless it…
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A client had a transurethral resection of the prostate yesterday. He is concerned about the small amount of blood that is still in his urine. The nurse explains that the blood in his urine:
Options
- AShould not be there on the second day
- BWill stop when the Foley catheter is removed
- CIs normal and he need not be concerned about it
- DCan be removed by irrigating the bladder
How the community answered
(22 responses)- C95% (21)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
(A) Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. (B) The client will continue to have a small amount of hematuria even after the Foley catheter is (C) Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. The client should not be concerned about it unless it increases. (D) Irrigating the bladder will not remove the hematuria. Irrigation is done to remove blood clots and facilitate urinary drainage.
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