In the post-procedural nursing care of a client who has undergone a cystourethroscopy, the nurse would include
a. ambulating the client 8 hours after the procedure.
b. maintaining a pressure dressing at the puncture site for 8 hours.
c. monitoring the client for manifestations of urinary tract infection.
d. obtaining a 24-hour urine specimen.
C
A cystourethroscopy is visualization of the urinary tract with a lighted instrument and is an invasive procedure. The client is at high risk for developing a secondary infection from the procedure.
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