A client arrives at the medical-surgical unit 4 hours after a transurethral resection of the prostate. A triple-lumen catheter for continuous bladder irrigation with normal saline is infusing and the nurse observes dark, pink-tinged outflow with blood clots in the tubing and collection bag.

Which action should the nurse take?

A client is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and needs to begin dialysis.

Which condition entered on the client’s medical record should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for peritoneal dialysis?

After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a patient is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan?

A client with multiple sclerosis has urinary retention related to sensorimotor deficits. Which action should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?

A client with a history of hypothyroidism was initially admitted with lethargy and confusion. Which additional finding should the nurse act upon immediately?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a burn that is severely swollen, and the wound bed appears brown and yellow. The patient reports no pain. How should the nurse classify the depth of this burn?

An hour after administering 60 mg of furosemide intravenously (IV), which assessments should the nurse perform to determine the patient’s response to treatment? (Select all that apply.)

An elderly patient is admitted with an acute onset of diverticulitis, and intravenous antibiotic therapy is started. What should the nurse do next?

A patient has arrived at the emergency department reporting intermittent fever and night sweats for the past three weeks and has developed a cough that is productive with small amounts of blood. What should be the nurse’s priority intervention?

The healthcare provider prescribes diagnostic tests for a patient whose chest x-ray indicates pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient for?

A client arrives at the medical-surgical unit 4 hours after a transurethral resection of the prostate. A triple-lumen catheter for continuous bladder irrigation with normal saline is infusing and the nurse observes dark, pink-tinged outflow with blood clots in the tubing and collection bag.

Which action should the nurse take?