A patient has returned to the floor from the PACU after undergoing a suprapubic prostatectomy. The nurse notes significant urine leakage around the suprapubic tube. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Cleanse the skin surrounding the suprapubic tube.
B) Inform the urologist of this finding.
C) Remove the suprapubic tube and apply a wet-to-dry dressing.
D) Administer antispasmodic drugs as ordered.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The physician should be informed if there is significant leakage around a suprapubic catheter. Cleansing the skin is appropriate but does not resolve the problem. Removing the suprapubic tube is contraindicated because it is unsafe. Administering drugs will not stop the leakage of urine around the tube.
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