A patient is preparing to undergo an invasive procedure to manage his benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The patient and health care provider have selected transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) as the preferred procedure
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an accurate understanding of the procedure? 1. "The TUNA procedure will not require a hospital admission.".
2. "The extra money this procedure will cost over the TURP will be well worth the reduced complications.".
3. "I can anticipate needing to have this procedure repeated in about 5 to 7 years.".
4. "Bleeding is a serious complication associated with the TUNA procedure.".
"The TUNA procedure will not require a hospital admission.".
Rationale: The transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) is an outpatient procedure. It is more economical and has fewer problems with bleeding and complications than many other procedures. A downside to the procedure is the need to repeat it in 1 to 2 years.
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