James Romano,a 68-year-old retired school teacher,is recovering on postoperative day 2 from a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.The perioperative lead nurse for the urology surgery division has arrived in James' room to complete his discharge instructions,which she began 3 days ago on his admission to the preoperative unit.Although James has been taught that it is normal to go home with a catheter after this type of procedure,he expresses concerns about his ability to care for his urinary catheter at home.After the nurse assures James that he will soon demonstrate or regain a normal pattern of urinary elimination,what statement would best ensure that James will be able to accomplish his outcome?

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Information provided should be presented in language the patient can understand (lay terms)and clarified with the patient by having the patient repeat back and/or teach back in his or her own words the information provided.Nursing interventions for the outcome statement,"The patient will demonstrate or regain a normal pattern of urinary elimination" include recommending that the nurse teach catheter care and measures to facilitate voiding after catheter removal as part of preoperative patient and family education and discharge planning.The nurse should then have James teach back proper catheter care and provide time for questions and clarification about home care.

James Romano,a 68-Year-Old Retired School Teacher,is Recovering on Postoperative Day