A patient has just returned to the floor following a transurethral resection of the prostate. A triple-lumen indwelling urinary catheter is inserted for continuous bladder irrigation
What, in addition to balloon inflation, are the functions of the three lumens?
A) Continuous inflow and outflow of irrigation solution.
B) Intermittent inflow and continuous outflow of irrigation solution.
C) Continuous inflow and intermittent outflow of irrigation solution.
D) Intermittent flow of irrigation solution and prevention of hemorrhage.
Ans: A
Feedback: When preparing for continuous bladder irrigation, a triple-lumen indwelling urinary catheter is inserted. The three lumens provide for balloon inflation and continuous inflow and outflow of irrigation solution. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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