Yesterday, a male client had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Today, the client is concerned about the small amount of blood found in his urine. The nurse should explain to the client that the blood:

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Yesterday, a male client had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Today, the client is concerned about the small amount of blood found in his urine. The nurse should explain to the client that the blood:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. The client should not be concerned, unless the amount increases. The client will continue to have a small amount of hematuria even after the Foley catheter is removed. Some hematuria is usual for several days after surgery. The client should not be concerned, unless the amount increases. Irrigating the bladder will not remove the hematuria. Irrigation is performed to remove blood clots and to facilitate urinary drainage.

Question 2 of 5

A client is scheduled for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in the morning using a saphenous vein. The physician does not use the internal mammary artery for the bypass graft, because the internal mammary artery:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Many physicians do not use the internal mammary artery because it is time consuming. Removing the internal mammary artery does not pose a greater risk of reocclusion. In fact, it may stay patent longer. The internal mammary artery is larger in diameter than the saphenous vein. The internal mammary artery does not have too many valves.

Question 3 of 5

List the order in which you will assess these patients.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which task is appropriate to delegate to the nursing assistant?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which task should be delegated to the LPN/LVN?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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