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The Wife of a Patient Who Has Just Returned to the Unit

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The wife of a patient who has just returned to the unit after a TURP is alarmed about the blood clots and pieces of tissue returning in the indwelling catheter bag.The nurse's best response is:

The wife of a patient who has just returned to the unit after a TURP is alarmed about the blood clots and pieces of tissue returning in the indwelling catheter bag.The nurse's best response is:


A) "Don't worry. All these patients bleed. It's no big deal."
B) "Blood clots and tissue are expected for the first few days."
C) "I'll notify the surgeon immediately. He will be able to stop this hemorrhage."
D) "Bleeding will completely clear up in about 8 hours."

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