Patient had foley catheter in place.Rn had been monitoring hourly urine output in the immediate post-operative period.At approximately 2200, rn noticed a decrease in uop, but amount was adequate.When rn rechecked uop at 2300, uop was 0.Rn called urology tech to bedside to attempt irrigation of foley catheter.Upon attempt to irrigate, foley fell out of patient without balloon being deflated.Service was notified and orders were obtained to replace foley catheter.Rn used 10cc leur-lock syringe on catheter that had fallen out and found that the balloon was defective & leaking, leading to deflation of the balloon.
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