The nurse is caring for a patient who had a brush biopsy 12 hours ago. The presence of what assessment finding should prompt the nurse to notify the physician?
A) Scant hematuria
B) Renal colic
C) Temperature 100.2°F orally
D) Infiltration of the patient's intravenous catheter
Ans: C
Feedback:
Hematuria and renal colic are common and expected findings after the performance of a renal brush biopsy. The physician should be notified of the patient's body temperature, which likely indicates the onset of an infectious process. IV infiltration does not warrant notification of the primary care physician.
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