A Client Who Is 12 Hours Postoperative After a Transurethral

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Multiple Choice

A client who is 12 hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is concerned about the blood clots in the catheter and urinary collection bag. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "I need to call your physician."
• B) "I will need to stop the bladder irrigation."
• C) "Blood clots are common during this time frame and will start to decrease in a day."
• D) "You need to stop moving and irritating the catheter."

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