The nurse is unable to resolve the catheter obstruction using noninvasive measures and notifies the healthcare provider (HCP), who prescribes bladder irrigation to dislodge any blood clots obstructing the urine flow. The nurse anticipates that the prescription will include the use of which sterile solution to irrigate the catheter?
1) Normal saline
2) Sterile water
3) Hydrogen peroxide
4) Alcohol

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