Romeo Diaz, age 78, is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It would be inappropriate to include which of the following points in the preoperative teaching?
  1. TURP is the most common operation for BPH.
  2. Explain the purpose and function of a two-way irrigation system
  3. Expect bloody urine, which will clear as healing takes place
  4. He will be pain free.
Explanation
Answer - D - He will be pain free. Surgical interventions involve an experience of pain for the client, which can come in varying degrees. Telling the client that he will be pain free is giving him false reassurance.
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