In caring for the client who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), the nurse assesses the client frequently for which of the following complications?
A)
bright red blood and large clots in the urine
B)
large amounts of dilute, light pink urine
C)
increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
D)
hypertension and bradycardia
A
Explanation:
A)
Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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