Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral resection of the prostate ( 37 Questions)
Maintaining strict fluid restrictions may not be necessary during TURP surgery and can lead to dehydration.
Preventing dehydration is essential, but the primary reason for fluid intake and output monitoring is to detect potential complications related to fluid overload or imbalance.
While proper irrigation of the surgical site is essential, fluid intake and output monitoring serve a broader purpose of assessing overall fluid balance and preventing complications.
This is the correct answer. Monitoring fluid intake and output during TURP surgery allows the nurse to assess for signs of fluid overload or imbalance, which can occur due to irrigation fluids and potential bleeding.
A. Maintaining strict fluid restrictions may not be necessary during TURP surgery and can lead to dehydration.
B. Preventing dehydration is essential, but the primary reason for fluid intake and output monitoring is to detect potential complications related to fluid overload or imbalance.
C. While proper irrigation of the surgical site is essential, fluid intake and output monitoring serve a broader purpose of assessing overall fluid balance and preventing complications.
D. This is the correct answer. Monitoring fluid intake and output during TURP surgery allows the nurse to assess for signs of fluid overload or imbalance, which can occur due to irrigation fluids and potential bleeding.