The nurse is assessing a client who has undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).Which assessment finding requires immediate action by the nurse?

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A client who undergoes a TURP is at risk for bleeding during the first 24 hours after surgery.Passage of small blood clots and tissue debris,urinary frequency and leakage,and the urge to void continuously while the client still has the catheter inserted are all considered to be expected complications of the procedure.They will resolve as the client continues to recover and the catheter is removed.However,the presence of bright red blood with clots indicates arterial bleeding and should be reported to the provider.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Has Undergone a Transurethral