{"id":141240,"date":"2024-09-20T14:53:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141240"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:53:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:53:28","slug":"a-client-with-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph-is-preparing-for-discharge-following-a-transurethral-needle-ablation-tuna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/a-client-with-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph-is-preparing-for-discharge-following-a-transurethral-needle-ablation-tuna\/","title":{"rendered":"A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is preparing for discharge following a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is preparing for discharge following a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). Which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Use an incentive spirometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Monitor the urinary stream for the decrease in output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Report when hematuria becomes pink-tinged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Restrict physical activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is D. Restrict physical activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition in which the prostate enlarges and restricts urine flow. During TUNA, radiofrequency energy is delivered via needles into the prostate tissue to ablate (destroy) excess prostate tissue, relieving urinary obstruction. After the procedure, specific discharge instructions are essential to ensure a safe recovery and prevent complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Post-Procedure Instructions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Restrict physical activities<\/strong>: Patients are advised to limit physical activities such as heavy lifting, straining, and vigorous exercise for at least a few weeks. This is important because strenuous activities can increase abdominal pressure, which could lead to complications like bleeding, dislodgement of blood clots, or discomfort in the pelvic region. Gradual resumption of normal activities should occur under medical guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Urinary Stream Monitoring<\/strong>: While patients may initially notice a weakened or irregular urinary stream due to swelling or residual tissue, they should monitor for any significant changes. However, D<\/strong> is the more immediate concern, as monitoring is a natural process, and restricting physical activities directly reduces risks in the early recovery phase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Hematuria<\/strong>: It’s common for patients to experience blood in the urine (hematuria) following TUNA. Blood may be red initially and should gradually change to a pink-tinged appearance as healing progresses. Patients should report any bright red blood or persistent heavy bleeding to their healthcare provider. However, pink-tinged urine is typically part of normal healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Spirometry Use<\/strong>: An incentive spirometer is typically used to prevent respiratory complications after major surgeries, particularly abdominal or thoracic surgeries. It is not a necessary intervention after TUNA, as the procedure does not affect the respiratory system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By focusing on activity restriction, nurses help reduce the risk of post-procedural complications and promote optimal healing following TUNA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is preparing for discharge following a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). Which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? A.Use an incentive spirometer. B.Monitor the urinary stream for the decrease in output. C.Report when hematuria becomes pink-tinged. D.Restrict physical activities. The correct answer and Explanation is : […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141240"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141240\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}