The patient is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate. During preoperative teaching, it is important to emphasize that after surgery he should expect
a. red drainage from the catheter.
b. limited intake of fluids.
c. a sodium-restricted diet.
d. incisional drainage.
Question 2
A patient has reported to the preadmission clinic in anticipation of her scheduled hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
The patient states that her health care provider has explained the parameters for fasting prior to her surgery but tells the nurse that she does not entirely understand why she cannot eat or drink before surgery. What explanation should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) It's important to rest your stomach and bowels during and after surgery so that blood flow is concentrated to your vital organs.
B) Your surgeon and anesthetist need your stomach empty during surgery in case there is a need to insert a tube into your throat or stomach.
C) You need to fast before surgery so that the surgical team has a 'clean slate' for managing your fluid balance and nutritional status.
D) You're asked to refrain from eating and drinking so there's less of a chance that you'll inhale food or fluids into your lungs.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Providing patient education
An example of scheduling by grouping. All immunizations are scheduled for morning appointments.
Assisting a falling patient.
Head of a patient with tertiary syphilis.