What would you do about the catheter

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Mr. Watts, age 67 years, has been admitted to the hospital to undergo TURP. He is assigned to your care on his second postoperative day. Mr. Watts seems disoriented and restless, and when you begin to give him his bath, he tells you that his bladder is full and he needs to urinate. You check the catheter and find that it apparently is not draining as it should.

1. What would you tell Mr. Watts about his need to void?

2. What would you do about the catheter, which seems to be obstructed?

3. What observations should you make while caring for this patient?

4. What special precautions should be taken for his safety?

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