Antibiotics and antibacterials.
Given to combat infection. May be used
prophylactically.
Catheterize for residual urine and leave indwelling
catheter as indicated.
Although this is usually difficult in a patient with BPH,
it relieves and prevents urinary retention and rules
out presence of ureteral stricture. Coudé catheter
may be required because the curved tip eases
passage of the tube through the prostatic urethra.
Note: Bladder decompression should be done with
caution to observe for sign of adverse reaction such
as hematuria (rupture of blood vessels in the
mucosa of the overdistended bladder) and syncope
(excessive autonomic stimulation).