A nurse is caring for a client after a perineal prostatectomy. What nursing care measure
should be employed when caring for the client?
A) Inform the client that difficulty can occur when sitting up
B) Report to the physician if urine is dribbling after wound catheter removal
C) Ask client to consult the physician if wound does not heal in 2 weeks
D) Avoid performing sitz bath procedures after the surgery
A
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