Author Question: The patient is receiving continuous bladder irrigation after a transurethral resection of the ... (Read 87 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The patient is receiving continuous bladder irrigation after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). He complains of a spasmlike pain over his lower abdomen.

Which of these actions should the nurse perform first in response to this complaint? a. Inform the nurse in charge.
b. Decrease the continuous bladder irrigation flow.
c. Administer the prescribed analgesic.
d. Check the catheter and drainage system for obstruction.

Question 2

An older patient tells the nurse that he meditates to seek enlightenment. Because of this, the nurse might inquire if he wishes to have which item eliminated from his daily dietary intake?

A) Beef
B) Cereal
C) Refined sugar
D) Leavened bread

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The patient who has a TURP may have continuous closed bladder irrigation or intermittent irrigation to prevent occlusion of the catheter with blood clots, which would cause bladder spasms.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The belief that enlightenment is found in individual meditation is a characteristic of Buddhism. Buddhists often are vegetarians. Cereal, refined sugar, and leavened bread are not specifically identified as being omitted from the diet of a person who practices Buddhism.