The nurse caring for a patient after cystoscopy plans that the patient
a. learns to request narcotics for pain.
b. understands to expect blood-tinged urine.
c. restricts activity to bed rest for a 4 to 6 hours.
d. remains NPO for 8 hours to prevent vomiting.
ANS: B
Pink-tinged urine and urinary frequency are expected after cystoscopy. Burning on urination is common, but pain that requires opioids for relief is not expected. A good fluid intake is encouraged after this procedure. Bed rest is not required following cystoscopy.
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