The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Initial

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial hours after having surgery to manage an enlarged prostate.The patient's postoperative care includes continuous bladder irrigation.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the postoperative period?

• A)"I will likely have to have this bladder irrigation for the first 5 to 7 days."
• B)"My urine will likely be a dark tea color as a result of the blood it contains."
• C)"I will need to have my bladder irrigated for the first 2 to 3 days."
• D)"Bladder spasms should be reported as they can often signal serious complications."

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