The nurse is caring for a patient who had a brush biopsy 12 hours ago. What will the nurse notify the physician of?
A) Hematuria
B) Renal colic
C) Temperature 100.2°F orally
D) Infiltration of the patient's intravenous catheter infusing dextrose 5% and .45 normal saline solution
Ans: C
Feedback: After the procedure, the patient will likely received intravenous fluids to help clear the kidneys and prevent clot formation. Infiltration of the IV site requires the notification of the IV team or placement of a new IV catheter by the staff nurse, so that fluid administration will continue. Hematuria and renal colic are common and expected findings after the performance of a renal brush biopsy. The physician should be notified of the patient's body temperature, as likely indicates the onset of an infectious process.
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