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Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral resection of the prostate ( 37 Questions)
Discharging a client on the same day of TURP surgery is not common due to the need for monitoring and management of postoperative complications.
A hospital stay of about a week is more extended than usual for TURP surgery, which typically requires a shorter stay.
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.
Discharging a client on the same day of surgery is not standard practice for TURP, as immediate postoperative monitoring is necessary.
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.