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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Initial

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The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial hours after having surgery to manage an enlarged prostate.The patient's postoperative care includes continuous bladder irrigation.Which statement indicates the patient understands the nurse's teaching?


A) "I will be discharged home in about 6 hours."
B) "My urine will likely be a dark tea color as a result of the blood it contains."
C) "I will need to have my bladder irrigated for the first 2 to 3 days."
D) "I should report any bladder spasm immediately because it may indicate a serious complication."

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