A client scheduled for a TURP expresses concerns about potential complications after the surgery. Which complication should the nurse prioritize when providing preoperative education?

A. While anesthesia can cause irritation, it is not the primary reason for removing dentures before TURP surgery.

B. This is the correct answer. Removing dentures reduces the risk of aspiration (inhaling fluids or secretions) during surgery, which can lead to serious complications.

C. While some hospitals may have policies about removing dentures, the main concern here is the safety and prevention of aspiration.

D. Leaving dentures in place during surgery may not interfere with surgical instruments directly, but the main concern is the risk of aspiration.

A. Administering diuretics may be necessary, but the priority is to improve respiratory distress and oxygenation by elevating the head of the bed and providing oxygen therapy.

B. This is the correct answer. The priority intervention for signs of fluid overload is to improve respiratory function and oxygenation by elevating the head of the bed and providing oxygen therapy as needed.

C. Encouraging the client to limit fluid intake is not the priority when the client is experiencing signs of fluid overload. The focus should be on improving respiratory function.

D. Restricting sodium intake may be appropriate in some cases, but the priority is to address the respiratory distress associated with fluid overload.