A patient recovering from prostate surgery is being discharged. What should the nurse include in this patient's instructions?

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Driving, sexual activity, and returning to work after prostate surgery are activities that typically have specific restrictions to ensure proper healing. Driving is often restricted for a period (e.g., two weeks) to avoid stress on the surgical site and due to the potential impact of pain medications. Sexual intercourse is usually advised against for a period (e.g., six weeks) to allow healing of the surgical area. Swelling and tenderness of the scrotum can indicate complications such as infection or hematoma, and thus it's important to contact a physician if these symptoms occur. NSAIDs and aspirin can increase bleeding risk and are generally not recommended immediately following surgery without specific advice from a healthcare provider.

A Patient Recovering from Prostate Surgery Is Being Discharged