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 appro-priate 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?"
D
Prolonged sitting increases intra-abdominal pressure and may precipitate bleeding. After the client leaves the health care facility, driving an automobile or taking prolonged automobile rides should be avoided until at least 2 weeks after surgery, when the risk of bleeding decreases. In fact, the man should not sit at all except for meals during this time.
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