Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a TURP and has a three-way indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse notes bright red urine with clots in the drainage bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Notifying the provider is critical for bright red urine with clots, indicating possible hemorrhage. Increasing irrigation requires a prescription. Analgesics don't address bleeding. More fluids may worsen bleeding.