After a transurethral resection, the nurse notes that the client's urinary catheter is blocked and his bladder is overdistended. The initial nursing action should be to
A) change the catheter.
B) irrigate the catheter.
C) milk the catheter tubing.
D) notify the physician.

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If obstruction is suspected, manual (hand) irrigation may be necessary. After prostatectomy for BPH, at least 60 ml of irrigant must be used, with some force, to dislodge and evacuate blood clots and other debris.

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