The Wife of a Patient Who Has Just Returned to the Unit

question 16

Multiple Choice

The wife of a patient who has just returned to the unit after a TURP is alarmed about the blood clots and pieces of tissue returning in the indwelling catheter bag.The nurse's best response is:

• A)"Don't worry. All these patients bleed. It's no big deal."
• B)"Blood clots and tissue are expected for the first few days."
• C)"I'll notify the surgeon immediately. He will be able to stop this hemorrhage."
• D)"Bleeding will completely clear up in about 8 hours."

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