A client who is 12 hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is concerned about the blood clots in the catheter and urinary collection bag. How should the nurse respond?

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Blood clots are a common occurrence after a TURP procedure, and they can obstruct the catheter or urinary collection bag. The nurse should explain to the client that this is a normal occurrence and that the clots will decrease over time. The nurse should not stop the bladder irrigation, call the physician, or advise the client to stop moving and irritating the catheter without further assessment and orders from the physician.

A Client Who Is 12 Hours Postoperative After a Transurethral