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Continuous bladder irrigations are ordered for a patient following a TURP. The purpose of continuous bladder irrigations is to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Continuous bladder irrigation after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) prevents blood clot formation by flushing the bladder, reducing the risk of obstruction. It is not for medication delivery, pain prevention, or bladder tone maintenance.