Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral resection of the prostate ( 37 Questions)
This is the correct answer. Informing the healthcare provider about the client's anticoagulant medication is crucial before surgery, as it can affect the surgical plan and potential bleeding risks during TURP.
Withholding all medications, including anticoagulants, should only be done under the direction of the healthcare provider and anesthesia team. Abruptly stopping anticoagulants can lead to significant medical risks.
Continuing the anticoagulant as prescribed may pose a bleeding risk during surgery, so it is essential to involve the healthcare provider in the decision.
Administering a blood-thinning agent to counteract the anticoagulant effects is not appropriate and can lead to complications. The healthcare provider should decide on the management of anticoagulation therapy before surgery.
A. This is the correct answer. Informing the healthcare provider about the client's anticoagulant medication is crucial before surgery, as it can affect the surgical plan and potential bleeding risks during TURP.
B. Withholding all medications, including anticoagulants, should only be done under the direction of the healthcare provider and anesthesia team. Abruptly stopping anticoagulants can lead to significant medical risks.
C. Continuing the anticoagulant as prescribed may pose a bleeding risk during surgery, so it is essential to involve the healthcare provider in the decision.
D. Administering a blood-thinning agent to counteract the anticoagulant effects is not appropriate and can lead to complications. The healthcare provider should decide on the management of anticoagulation therapy before surgery.