A 70-yr-old patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)is being discharged from the hospital today. Which patient statement indicates a need for the nurse to provide additional instruction?

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Because incontinence is common for several weeks after a TURP,the patient does not need to call the health care provider if this occurs. The other patient statements indicate that the patient has a good understanding of post-TURP instructions.

A 70-Yr-Old Patient Who Has Had a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate