A Client Tells the Nurse That on Discharge Following the Client's

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client tells the nurse that on discharge following the client's transurethral resection, his wife is going to drive him to his daughter's house 3 hours away to recuperate. The nurse's most appropriate response would be

• A) "During the drive, be sure to stop every hour to void."
• B) "I'm glad you have someone to help you after your operation."
• C) "Try to limit fluid intake before the drive to avoid problems."
• D) "You need to avoid prolonged sitting for 2 weeks; can you plan something else?"

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Definitions:

Bowel Resection

A surgical procedure to remove part of the intestine.

Fecal Occult Blood

A test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of colon cancer or other digestive system disorders.

False-Negative

This term refers to a test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is absent.

Paralytic Ileus

A medical condition characterized by a temporary and severe slowdown or cessation of bowel function.