A client who is 12 hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is concerned about the blood clots in the catheter and urinary collection bag. How should the nurse respond?
1. "I need to call your physician."
2. "I will need to stop the bladder irrigation."
3. "Blood clots are common during this time frame and will start to decrease in a day."
4. "You need to stop moving and irritating the catheter."
3
Blood clots are common during the first 36 hours following a TURP. The irrigant should not be stopped because it is flushing the clots out of the urinary system. A large amount of bright red blood would be an indication of hemorrhage. The nurse does not need to call the physician.
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