The nurse is caring for a client who had a perineal radical prostatectomy for prostatic cancer. In the immediate postoperative period, which of the following etiologies best relates to the nursing diagnosis of risk for infection?

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The perineal approach increases the risk for infection because the incision is located close to the anus and contamination with feces is possible. Urinary stasis and incontinence do not occur because the client has a retention catheter in place for 1-2 weeks. A urethral catheter is used after the surgery.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Perineal