What action should the nurse take?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the bladder
B. Continue the CBI, and notify the HCP
C. Stop the CBI, and irrigate the catheter
D. Gradually increase the flow rate of the CBI
Answer: C. Stop the CBI, and irrigate the catheter
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