A patient is complaining of genitourinary pain shortly after returning to the unit from a scheduled cystoscopy. What intervention should the nurse perform?
A) Encourage mobilization.
B) Apply topical lidocaine to the patient's meatus, as ordered.
C) Apply moist heat to the patient's lower abdomen.
D) Apply an ice pack to the patient's perineum.
Ans: C
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Following cystoscopy, moist heat to the lower abdomen and warm sitz baths are helpful in relieving pain and relaxing the muscles. Ice, lidocaine, and mobilization are not recommended interventions.
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