The nurse is caring for a client who has had a cystectomy for bladder cancer. Postoperative nursing interventions should include:
1. secure catheters and stents with tape; keep drainage bags lower than the kidneys.
2. label all catheters and stents; keep drainage bags at kidney level.
3. reduce activity levels and keep the client on strict bedrest.
4. limit fluid intake to less than 1000 mL in 24 hours to promote healing.
Answer: 1
1. Securing catheters and stents prevents kinking or occlusion; gravity flow is maintained by keeping the drainage bag below the level of the kidneys.
2. Securing catheters and stents prevents kinking or occlusion; gravity flow is maintained by keeping the drainage bag below the level of the kidneys.
3. Activity is not restricted.
4. Fluids are not restricted.
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