The nurse will plan to teach the patient scheduled for photovaporization of the prostate (PVP)
a. that urine will appear bloody for several days.
b. how to care for an indwelling urinary catheter.
c. that symptom improvement takes 2 to 3 weeks.
d. about complications associated with urethral stenting.
ANS: B
The patient will have an indwelling catheter for 24 to 48 hours and will need teaching about catheter care. There is minimal bleeding with this procedure. Symptom improvement is almost immediate after PVP. Stent placement is not included in the procedure.
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