Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a TURP procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Avoid lifting objects heavier than 10 lb: Heavy lifting can strain the surgical site after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), increasing the risk of bleeding or complications. Generated rationale: Restricting lifting protects the healing prostate and bladder neck, preventing hemorrhage or delayed recovery.