Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( 42 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client with BPH who has a urinary catheter in place after experiencing acute urinary retention. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complication related to the catheter?


Correct Answer: A

A. This is the correct answer. When a urinary catheter is in place, there is a risk of urinary tract infection due to the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract.

B. Increased urine output is not a typical complication related to a urinary catheter. The catheter helps drain urine from the bladder, but it does not increase urine production.

C. Reduced bladder pressure may occur when a catheter is draining urine from the bladder, but it is not a complication to monitor for specifically.

D. Improved urine flow is an intended outcome of relieving urinary retention with the catheter, not a complication.




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