A client undergoing a TURP asks the nurse how long they can expect to remain in the hospital after the procedure. What is the nurse's best response?

A. Keeping the catheter in place for at least two weeks after TURP is not typical. The duration of catheterization varies depending on the client's recovery and ability to urinate.

B. The catheter is often necessary after TURP to drain the bladder and prevent urinary retention. It is usually removed once the client can urinate normally without difficulty.

C. This is the correct answer. The catheter will remain in place until the client can urinate normally without difficulty, which typically occurs once the swelling and inflammation in the urinary tract subside.

D. Removing the catheter the day after surgery may not be appropriate, as the client may still have difficulty urinating due to the effects of the surgery. The removal of the catheter is based on the client's ability to urinate comfortably and effectively.

Questions

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.