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. Maintaining strict fluid restrictions may not be necessary during TURP surgery and can lead to dehydration.

B. Preventing dehydration is essential, but the primary reason for fluid intake and output monitoring is to detect potential complications related to fluid overload or imbalance.

C. While proper irrigation of the surgical site is essential, fluid intake and output monitoring serve a broader purpose of assessing overall fluid balance and preventing complications.

D. This is the correct answer. Monitoring fluid intake and output during TURP surgery allows the nurse to assess for signs of fluid overload or imbalance, which can occur due to irrigation fluids and potential bleeding.

A. This is the correct answer. Bladder perforation is a significant complication that requires immediate attention. The nurse should inform the surgical team to address the situation promptly.

B. Notifying the client's family about the complication is not the immediate action. The priority is to inform the surgical team and manage the situation.

C. While documentation is essential, it is not the immediate action required in this critical situation.

D. Administering pain medication may be necessary, but the priority is to address the bladder perforation and involve the surgical team to manage the complication.