A bladder of a client who has a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is continuously irrigated with normal saline during the immediate postoperative period to:
a. decrease the amount of scar tissue formation at the operative site
b. reduce clot formation, which would interfere with urinary drainage
c. prevent infection of the operative site by flushing out bacteria
d. soothe pain in the operative area
B
Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), the bladder is continuously irrigated with normal saline during the immediate postoperative period to reduce clot formation, which would interfere with urinary drainage.
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