Question

A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 hour postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. For which of the following assessment findings should the nurse notify the provider?

A: Urine color is light pink.
B: The suprapubic area is soft to palpation.
C: The catheter tubing has multiple red clots.
D: The bowel sounds are hypoactive

Answer 1

The nurse should notify the provider if the catheter tubing has multiple red clots, as this could indicate bleeding or clot formation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should notify the provider for the assessment finding of multiple red clots in the catheter tubing. This could indicate bleeding or clot formation, which may be a sign of a complication following the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgery. The nurse should closely monitor the client for any signs of excessive bleeding, such as decreased urine output or hypotension.