Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Assessing for obstructions or kinks in the tubing is the first step to address the lack of urinary output, which could indicate a blockage.