A patient returns to the surgical unit after undergoing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse prepares for continuous bladder irrigation using:
Explanation
• Normal saline is used for continuous bladder irrigation because it is isotonic.
• Dextrose solutions should never be introduced into the bladder.
• Sterile water is too easily absorbed into the systemic circulation.
• Dakin's solution is used for wound irrigation.