The patient is postoperative following a prostatectomy. The nurse notes urine leakage around the suprapubic tube. The nurse should:
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.
Ans: A
Feedback: The suprapubic approach requires surgical incision through the bladder, and urine may leak around the suprapubic tube. The nurse should give meticulous aseptic care to and around the suprapubic tube.
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