A patient is 24 hours postoperative following prostatectomy and the urologist has ordered continuous bladder irrigation. What color of output should the nurse expect to find in the drainage bag?
A) Red wine colored
B) Tea colored
C) Amber
D) Light pink
Ans: D
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The urine drainage following prostatectomy usually begins as a reddish pink, then clears to a light pink 24 hours after surgery.
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