A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA)

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is preparing to undergo transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) . Which statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating education goals for this patient have been met?

• A) "The reduced complications of this procedure versus those of the TURP will be well worth the TUNA's higher cost."
• B) "The TUNA procedure will not require a hospital admission."
• C) "Bleeding is a serious complication associated with the TUNA procedure."
• D) "I can anticipate needing to have this procedure repeated in 5 to 7 years."

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