A patient has returned to the floor from the PACU after undergoing a suprapubic prostatectomy. The nurse notes urine leakage around the suprapubic tube. How should the nurse follow up this finding?
A) Give meticulous aseptic care to and around the suprapubic tube
B) Call the urologist immediately
C) Remove the suprapubic tube
D) Administer antispasmodic drugs as ordered
A
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