Which statement by a patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day should be reported immediately to the health care provider?
a. "My urine looks pink."
b. "My IV site is bruised."
c. "My sleep was restless."
d. "My temperature is 101."
ANS: D
The patient's elevated temperature may indicate a bladder infection, a possible complication of cystoscopy. The health care provider should be notified so that antibiotic therapy can be started. Pink-tinged urine is expected after a cystoscopy. The insomnia and bruising should be discussed further with the patient but do not indicate a need to notify the health care provider.
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