A client is experiencing gross hematuria after urological surgery. A closed catheter irrigation with continuous drainage via a triple lumen urinary catheter is infusing. What should the nurse consider when caring for a client with continuous closed catheter irrigation?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A client is experiencing gross hematuria after urological surgery. A closed catheter irrigation with continuous drainage via a triple lumen urinary catheter is infusing. What should the nurse consider when caring for a client with continuous closed catheter irrigation? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The nurse should assess for irrigant output and signs of retention

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The nurse should monitor for decreased client temperature

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The nurse should alert the Healthcare Provider if clots are observed in the drainage bag

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The nurse should keep the tubing clamped at all times

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