The client underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate gland 24 hours ago and has a continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate?

The client underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate gland 24 hours ago and has a continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate?

• A. Use aseptic technique when irrigating the catheter.
• B. Use sterile technique for all dressing changes.
• C. Remove the catheter immediately.
• D. Increase the rate of irrigation without assessment.

Answer: (A)

Postoperative TURP with continuous bladder irrigation aims to keep the urinary tract infection-free and the catheter patent to prevent clot obstruction. The best nursing action is to irrigate using aseptic technique to maintain a sterile field and minimize the risk of introducing pathogens into the urinary tract. This approach protects the recently operated bladder from infection and supports clear drainage through the three-way catheter. Removing the catheter too early can lead to bleeding and urinary retention, and increasing the irrigation rate without assessment can cause bladder irritation or systemic effects. Dressing changes around the catheter are important, but the priority in this scenario is maintaining sterile irrigation to preserve patient safety and catheter function.

Postoperative TURP with continuous bladder irrigation aims to keep the urinary tract infection-free and the catheter patent to prevent clot obstruction. The best nursing action is to irrigate using aseptic technique to maintain a sterile field and minimize the risk of introducing pathogens into the urinary tract. This approach protects the recently operated bladder from infection and supports clear drainage through the three-way catheter. Removing the catheter too early can lead to bleeding and urinary retention, and increasing the irrigation rate without assessment can cause bladder irritation or systemic effects. Dressing changes around the catheter are important, but the priority in this scenario is maintaining sterile irrigation to preserve patient safety and catheter function.