After a transurethral resection, the nurse notices that the client's urine in the Foley catheter bag is bright red, has numerous clots, and is viscous. The priority nursing action at this time is to
A) add fluid to the balloon end of the catheter.
B) call the physician immediately.
C) force fluids for the next 8 hours.
D) irrigate the catheter with sterile saline.

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Arterial bleeding is bright red, has numerous clots, and is viscous. Blood pressure may fall, and emergency surgical intervention may become necessary.

After a Transurethral Resection, the Nurse Notices That the Client's