A 70-Year-Old Patient Who Has Had a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is being discharged from the hospital today,The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says which of the following?

• A) "I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home."
• B) "I will avoid driving until I get approval from my doctor."
• C) "I will increase fiber and fluids in my diet to prevent constipation."
• D) "I should continue to schedule yearly appointments for prostate exams."

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