A Patient Has Just Returned from a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient has just returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) . Which explanation does the nurse provide if the patient asks why he needs a urinary catheter?

• A)"The catheter keeps your bladder empty to reduce risk for infection"
• B)"The catheter is keeping pressure on the surgery area to prevent bleeding."
• C)"We can take the catheter out when you are able to urinate on your own."
• D)"The catheter is being used to irrigate your bladder with antibiotics."

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