During continuous bladder irrigation, which symptom is expected?

During continuous bladder irrigation, which symptom is expected?

• A. Fever
• B. Bladder spasms
• C. Severe abdominal pain
• D. No drainage

Answer: (B)

During continuous bladder irrigation, the bladder and catheter can irritate the bladder lining, leading to involuntary bladder contractions or spasms. This reflex activity is expected as the irrigation fluid and any residual blood or clots irritate the mucosa, producing spasms that the patient may feel as urge to void or sudden contractions. Fever would suggest infection rather than a normal irrigation response, severe abdominal pain could indicate a complication like overdistension or perforation, and no drainage would point to catheter obstruction rather than a normal irrigation reaction. If spasms occur, assess catheter patency and irrigation rate, and manage symptoms as appropriate.

During continuous bladder irrigation, the bladder and catheter can irritate the bladder lining, leading to involuntary bladder contractions or spasms. This reflex activity is expected as the irrigation fluid and any residual blood or clots irritate the mucosa, producing spasms that the patient may feel as urge to void or sudden contractions. Fever would suggest infection rather than a normal irrigation response, severe abdominal pain could indicate a complication like overdistension or perforation, and no drainage would point to catheter obstruction rather than a normal irrigation reaction. If spasms occur, assess catheter patency and irrigation rate, and manage symptoms as appropriate.