A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after TURP surgery. The client asks, "When can I resume driving?" What is the nurse's best response?

A. Discharging a client on the same day of TURP surgery is not common due to the need for monitoring and management of postoperative complications.

B. A hospital stay of about a week is more extended than usual for TURP surgery, which typically requires a shorter stay.

C. This is the correct answer. Most clients who undergo TURP can expect to stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days for close postoperative monitoring and management of any complications.

D. Discharging a client on the same day of surgery is not standard practice for TURP, as immediate postoperative monitoring is necessary.

A. Resuming regular activities immediately after discharge may not be advisable, as the client needs time to recover and heal from the surgical procedure.

B. While the client may need to limit certain activities, waiting for a week before resuming any activities is not necessary in most cases.

C. Avoiding all physical activities is not necessary, and it may lead to deconditioning and delayed recovery.

D. This is the correct answer. The client should gradually resume their regular activities as they tolerate, but they should avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercises for a few weeks to promote healing and prevent complications after TURP.

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