Author Question: Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client recovering from a transurethral ... (Read 34 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client recovering from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with a three-way indwelling catheter and expresses the need to urinate?

1. Deflate and then reinflate the balloon.
2. Irrigate the catheter.
3. Reposition the catheter.
4. Retape the catheter to the abdomen.

Question 2

Identify the area in the nephron below where solutes such as glucose are reabsorbed.

Correct Answer:

kxciann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Deflating and reinflating the balloon is not an option. The surgeon knows how much pressure is needed to control bleeding after surgery.
Rationale 2: Blood clots give the client the sensation to urinate when they obstruct the urine outflow; therefore, irrigation will have to remedy the problem.
Rationale 3: Repositioning the catheter would not be an option right after surgery.
Rationale 4: The catheter is usually taped to the client's leg after a TURP and is not to be manipulated. This also controls bleeding after surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Rationale : Solutes such as glucose are reabsorbed in the loop of Henle.