Post TURP nursing care primarily focuses on which aspect?

Post TURP nursing care primarily focuses on which aspect?

• A. Eradicating infection with antibiotics only
• B. Maintaining urine outflow and preventing bladder outlet obstruction through irrigation
• C. Eliminating urinary catheter soon after procedure
• D. Avoiding any irrigation to prevent bleeding

Answer: (B)

After TURP, the main goal is to keep urine flowing and prevent bladder outlet obstruction. This is achieved through continuous bladder irrigation to flush out blood clots and debris, maintaining the catheter’s patency so drainage remains uninterrupted. Keeping the catheter patent and urine flowing reduces the risk of retention, distention, and re-occlusion, supporting proper healing. The catheter typically stays in place for several days and is irrigated as prescribed, with close monitoring of urine color, output, and system patency. While antibiotics and eventually catheter removal play roles in care, they do not address the immediate priority of preserving urine drainage and preventing obstruction through irrigation.

After TURP, the main goal is to keep urine flowing and prevent bladder outlet obstruction. This is achieved through continuous bladder irrigation to flush out blood clots and debris, maintaining the catheter’s patency so drainage remains uninterrupted. Keeping the catheter patent and urine flowing reduces the risk of retention, distention, and re-occlusion, supporting proper healing. The catheter typically stays in place for several days and is irrigated as prescribed, with close monitoring of urine color, output, and system patency. While antibiotics and eventually catheter removal play roles in care, they do not address the immediate priority of preserving urine drainage and preventing obstruction through irrigation.