When the nurse notes that the ureteral catheter is no longer draining urine, the most appropriate action would be to
a. clamp the urethral catheter to promote drainage from the ureteral catheter.
b. do nothing, since this is a normal occurrence in the first 24 hours.
c. irrigate the ureteral catheter with 30 ml of sterile saline.
d. notify the physician immediately.
D
When ureteral stents or catheters are placed, patency is very important to prevent hydronephrosis and pyelonephritis. Urine production and drainage should be constant, so this client is at risk of complications unless the nurse acts quickly. Because there is no mucus present, irrigation is not usually needed unless specifically ordered and then only in amounts of 5-10 ml.
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