Your patient had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The physician has ordered continuous bladder irrigation
The patient is now 24 hours postoperative. When you make your shift assessment, what color urine would you expect to find in the drainage bag?
A) Red-pink
B) Tea
C) Amber
D) Light pink
Ans: D
Feedback: The urine drainage following a TURP usually begins as a reddish pink and then clears to a light pink 24 hours after surgery. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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