A patient has just returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) . Which explanation does the nurse provide if the patient asks why he needs a urinary catheter?
A) "The catheter keeps your bladder empty to reduce risk for infection"
B) "The catheter is keeping pressure on the surgery area to prevent bleeding."
C) "We can take the catheter out when you are able to urinate on your own."
D) "The catheter is being used to irrigate your bladder with antibiotics."
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