The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial hours after having surgery to manage an enlarged prostate. The patient's postoperative care includes continuous bladder irrigation
Which statement indicates the patient understands the nurse's teaching?
a. "I will be discharged home in about 6 hours."
b. "My urine will likely be a dark tea color as a result of the blood it contains."
c. "I will need to have my bladder irrigated for the first 2 to 3 days."
d. "I should report any bladder spasm imme-diately because it may indicate a serious complication."
C
The patient will require continuous bladder irrigation or approximately 2 to 3 days. The patient will stay in the hospital for several days. Bloody urine that is red, pink, or watermelon colored is normal during the initial postoperative period. Tea color urine is not associated with this surgical procedure. Bladder spasms are normal and do not necessarily signal complications.
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