A patient is discharged home after a prostatectomy. Two days later, he calls the nurse and says his bleeding has increased
The nurse asks what he has been doing since discharge. Which of the following activities reported by the patient indicates the need for teaching by the nurse?
a. The patient has been sitting in a recliner watching television.
b. The patient raked leaves in the yard.
c. The patient took an opioid for pain.
d. The patient took a walk around the block.
ANS: B
Activity can increase bleeding, and raking is strenuous. Sitting, walking, and taking an opioid should not increase bleeding.
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