A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to an older adult patient who has undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate.
Which of the following statements should be included in the teaching?

Choice A rationale

Hypoactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants are not unusual in a patient one day postoperative following an appendectomy. This is because anesthesia and surgery can slow down the bowel movements temporarily.

Choice B rationale

Red streaks along the incision are a sign of infection. This could indicate cellulitis, a common skin infection that can be serious if left untreated. The red streaks are often warm to the touch and may be accompanied by other signs of infection such as fever, pain, and swelling.

Therefore, the nurse should report this finding.

Choice C rationale

Serosanguineous drainage at the incision site is not uncommon in the first few days after surgery. It is a mixture of blood and serum and is usually light pink to blood-tinged in color. However, if the drainage is heavy, or if it continues for more than a few days, it could be a sign of a problem such as infection or poor wound healing.

Choice D rationale

A temperature of 37.2 C (99 F) is within the normal range for body temperature. A slight elevation in temperature can be expected after surgery due to the body’s inflammatory response to the surgical trauma.

Choice A rationale

Without specific patient data, it’s challenging to provide a detailed rationale.

However, initiating seizure precautions could be necessary if the patient’s medical record indicates a history of seizures or a condition that increases the risk of seizures.

Choice B rationale

Assisting the patient to the bathroom is a routine nursing intervention and would not typically be determined based on a review of the patient’s medical record.

Choice C rationale

Keeping the patient’s head in a mid position would depend on the patient’s condition and would not typically be determined based on a review of the patient’s medical record.

Choice D rationale

Decreasing oxygen to 1.5 L/min via nasal cannula would depend on the patient’s oxygen saturation levels and overall respiratory status.