Following a prostatectomy, the client has a three-way, indwe…
Following a prostatectomy, the client has a three-way, indwelling catheter for continuous bladder irrigation. During evening shift, 2400 mL of irrigant was instilled. At the end of the shift, the drainage bag was drained of 2900 mL of fluid. The nurse calculates the urine output to be how many mL? _______
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The client who has undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), asks the nurse whether the irrigation can be stopped because it seems to increase his pain. The nurses’ s best response to the client is:
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Your client is admitted with a diagnosis of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The physician orders a bolus of Heparin IV push 4,000 Units followed by a heparin infusion of 1000 Units/hour. The heparin vial you have on hand contains 5,000 Units/mL. How many milliliters will you draw up in your syringe to administer the Heparin bolus? _______
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