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    Ati lpn 112 med surg proctored exam (urinary)

    A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to undergo a cystoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "You will receive an intravenous dye before the procedure.": Intravenous dye is not routinely used for a standard cystoscopy. It is more commonly associated with imaging studies such as intravenous pyelograms or CT scans, not endoscopic visualization of the bladder. B. "You can take a warm sitz bath after the procedure.": Warm sitz baths can help relieve discomfort, burning, or irritation in the urethra following a cystoscopy. This intervention promotes comfort and aids in recovery after the procedure. C. "You should expect to have dark red urine after the procedure.": While mild pink-tinged urine or small amounts of blood-tinged urine may occur, dark red urine could indicate significant bleeding and should be reported to the provider immediately. Clients should be cautioned to monitor for abnormal bleeding. D. "You can drink clear liquids up until the start of the procedure.": Depending on whether sedation is used, clients may be instructed to fast prior to cystoscopy. Allowing unrestricted clear liquids may not be appropriate if anesthesia is planned.

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