Following Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Had a Transurethral

question 11

Multiple Choice

Following discharge teaching for a patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , the nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says,

• A) "I will avoid driving until I get approval from my doctor."
• B) "I should call the doctor if I have any incontinence at home."
• 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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