When caring for the client who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), the nurse should assess the client frequently for which complication?
1. Hypertension and bradycardia
2. Bright red blood and large clots in the urine
3. Large amounts of dilute, light pink urine
4. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
Answer: 2
1. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
2. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
3. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
4. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
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