A patient is discharged after transurethral resection of a superficial bladder tumor. What should the nurse include in this patient's discharge instructions?
Select all that apply.
1. Avoid constipation and continue to use stool softener.
2. Increase fluid intake.
3. Maintain bed rest.
4. Call the physician if painless hematuria develops.
5. Make a follow-up appointment in 1 year.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
The patient should be instructed to avoid straining with stool, take a stool softener, increase fluids to 2500–3000 mL/day, and monitor for excessive bleeding. Bed rest is not necessary after this surgery. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled more frequently than every year.
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