A patient returning from surgery for a perineal radical prostatectomy will have a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to

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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 patient has a retention catheter in place for 1 to 2 weeks.A urethral catheter is used after the surgery.

A Patient Returning from Surgery for a Perineal Radical Prostatectomy