Question

a client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and a transurethral resection of the prostate is performed. four hours after surgery, the nurse takes the clients vital signs and empties the urinary drainage bag. which assessment finding indicates the need to notify the rn and/or primary health care provider (phcp)?

Explanation:

After prostate surgery, a blood - pressure of 100/50 mmHg and a pulse of 130 beats per minute can indicate potential hemorrhage or shock. Red - bloody urine is expected initially, mild pain (rated 2 on 0 - 10 scale) is normal, and a urine output 200 ml higher than intake is not an immediate cause for alarm.

Answer:

1. Blood pressure, 100/50 mm Hg; pulse, 130 beats per minute