Following a cystoscopy of the bladder, what should the nurse instruct the client?
1. "Taking a sitz bath can help to ease discomfort."
2. "It is not unusual to have chills and a fever for a few days."
3. "Contact your physician if you experience burning with urination."
4. "Avoid taking any laxatives or straining with defecation."
Answer: 1
1. Sitz baths and analgesics can help to relieve local urethral discomfort.
2. Chills and fever are indicative of an infection.
3. Burning on urination for 1-2 days is normal.
4. Laxatives may be taken to prevent straining.
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