The Nurse Is Assisting with Teaching a Patient Who Will

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who will be discharged with a catheter after a prostatectomy. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further teaching?

• A)"I should keep the drainage bag below the level of my bladder at all times."
• B)"I should call you if the bleeding increases."
• C)"I need to wash around the meatus with soap and water each day."
• D)"Applying antibiotic ointment to the meatus twice a day will prevent skin breakdown."

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