Advanced Practice: Catheter Associated Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
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59-year-old male with prostate cancer status post laser therapy (POD 14) presents with hematuria (bright red blood and clots) and difficulty urinating. Post void residual volume is 400cc. Urinary catheter is placed. Hemoglobin is stable and patient would like to be discharged with follow up with urology in 2 days. Should patients be placed on prophylaxis systemic antibiotics?
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