After reading the order to "irrigate ureteral catheter with 50 ml of sterile saline solution," the nurse should
a. call the surgeon to clarify.
b. irrigate as ordered.
c. question the order relative to the use of sterile saline.
d. warn the client that there will be some discomfort.
A
Ureteral catheters should be irrigated only with specific orders and then only with 5 to 10 ml of sterile normal saline.
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