Practice Question
A 68-year-old patient undergoes suprapubic prostatectomy. He returns to the unit with an indwelling urinary catheter in his urethra and a cystostomy tube in his abdomen, attached to irrigation. What nursing prescription is most appropriate to add to the patient's initial postoperative plan of care?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Ensure that the cystostomy tube is unclamped at all times
Rationale:
◈ A suprapubic catheter allows bladder drainage directly through the abdominal wall.
◈ Maintaining continuous drainage prevents bladder distension, infection, and clot formation.
◈ Clamping or improper irrigation can increase bladder pressure and cause complications.
◈ The tube should be secured properly but kept unclamped to maintain a consistent flow.
◈ Continuous irrigation and monitoring ensure urine output and patency are preserved postoperatively.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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