A client undergoes a transurethral resection, prostate (TURP). He returns from surgery with a three-way continuous Foley irrigation of normal saline in progress. The purpose of this bladder…

The correct answer is B. Clot formation. (A) The purpose of bladder irrigation is not to prevent bladder spasms, but to drain the bladder and decrease clot formation and obstruction. (B) A three-way system of bladder irrigation will cleanse thebladder and prevent formation of blood clots. A catheter obstructed by…

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A client undergoes a transurethral resection, prostate (TURP). He returns from surgery with a three-way continuous Foley irrigation of normal saline in progress. The purpose of this bladder irrigation is toprevent:

Options

ABladder spasms
BClot formation
CScrotal edema
DProstatic infection

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A
2% (1)
B
93% (38)
C
5% (2)

Explanation

(A) The purpose of bladder irrigation is not to prevent bladder spasms, but to drain the bladder and decrease clot formation and obstruction. (B) A three-way system of bladder irrigation will cleanse thebladder and prevent formation of blood clots. A catheter obstructed by clots or other debris will cause prostatic distention and (C) Scrotal edema seldom occurs after TURP. Bladder irrigation will not prevent this complication. (D) Prostatic infection seldom occurs after TURP. Bladder irrigation will not prevent this

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