To reduce patient discomfort during a closed intermittent catheter irrigation, what should the nurse do?
a. Use room temperature irrigation solution.
b. Administer the solution as quickly as possible.
c. Allow the solution to sit in the bladder for at least 1 hour.
d. Raise the bag of the irrigation solution at least 12 inches above the bladder.
ANS: A
To reduce discomfort use room temperature solution. Using cold solutions and instilling solutions too quickly can cause discomfort. During an irrigation, the solution does not sit in the bladder; it is allowed to drain. A container is not raised about the bladder 12 inches when performing a closed intermittent catheter irrigation.
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