What should be monitored post-cystoscopy to prevent complications?

Monitoring urine color and clarity after a cystoscopy is crucial for several reasons. Following the procedure, it is normal for urine to be slightly blood-tinged, especially in the first 24 hours. However, it is important to distinguish normal post-procedural changes from potential complications such as significant bleeding or infection.

Clear urine typically indicates proper healing and minimal complications, while cloudy urine, accompanied by foul odor or the presence of sediment, can signal the development of a urinary tract infection or other issues that require evaluation and intervention. Thus, observing urine characteristics ensures timely detection of complications that could arise after the procedure.

Other options, while they may be relevant in certain clinical contexts, are not as directly tied to monitoring post-cystoscopy. Blood pressure can be important in a general sense but doesn't specifically relate to complications that may arise from the cystoscopy. Body temperature could suggest systemic infection, but is less specific regarding local complications from the procedure itself. Fluid intake is important to some extent, particularly for hydration, but monitoring urine color and clarity provides more immediate and relevant information regarding the patient’s status following cystoscopy.