Which of the following are indications for irrigating a urinary catheter? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sediment occluding within the tubing
b. Blood clots in the bladder following surgery
c. Rupture of the catheter balloon
d. Bladder infection
e. Presence of renal calculi
ANS: A, B, D
Catheter irrigation is used to flush and remove blockage that may be impeding the catheter from properly draining the bladder. Irrigation is used to remove blood clots in the bladder following surgery. For patients with bladder infection, an antibiotic irrigation is often ordered. A ruptured catheter balloon will involve extensive follow-up and possible surgery to remove the particles. Renal calculi obstruct the ureters and therefore the flow of urine before it reaches the bladder.
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