A 63-year-old woman undergoes an anterior and posterior (A&P)colporrhaphy for repair of a cystocele and rectocele.Which nursing action will be included in the postoperative care plan?

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The patient will have a retention catheter for several days after surgery to keep the bladder empty and decrease strain on the suture.A pessary will not be needed after the surgery.Vaginal wound packing is not usually used after an A&P repair.A low-residue diet will be ordered after posterior colporrhaphy.

A 63-Year-Old Woman Undergoes an Anterior and Posterior (A&P)colporrhaphy for Repair