What should the nurse do to obtain an accurate urine output for a client with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)?

A. measure the contents of the bedside drainage bag
B. Stop the irrigation and determine the urine output
C. Subtract the volume of irrigant from the total drainage
D. Ensure the urine and irrigant drain into two separate bags


Answer: C. Subtract the volume of irrigant from the total drainage

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