59 male reproductive process

The client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is considering use of medication in the management of symptoms. Which of the following drugs reduces the size of the prostate without lowering circulating levels of testosterone?

Finasteride (Proscar)

A client is receiving Leuprolide as part of his treatment for prostate cancer. The nurse would be alert for which of the following as a possible adverse effect?

Gynecomastia

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a men's community group about health promotion. Which of the following would the nurse include as a current recommendation for screening?

monthly testicular self exam

A patient is being treated for prostatitis and the nurse is providing education about the treatment. What should the nurse include in the education of this patient?

Avoid foods and liquids with diuretic action or that increase prostatic secretions.

A client is scheduled for a transurethral rescection of the prostate (TURP). Which statement demonstrates that the expected outcome of "client demonstrates understanding of the surgical procedure and aftercare" has been met?

The surgeon is going to insert a scope through my urethra to remove a portion of the gland

A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia doesn't respond to medical treatment and is admitted to the facility for prostate gland removal. Before providing preoperative and postoperative instructions to the client, the nurse asks the surgeon which prostatectomy procedure will be done. What is the most widely used procedure for prostate gland removal?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of moderate to severe testicular pain and tenderness. Both testicles are swollen and a penile discharge is present. The client is diagnosed with viral orchitis. Which of the following would the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

apply ice to the scrotum

A client with Stage IV prostate cancer is to receive hormone therapy. The nurse would inform the client about possible adverse effects including which of the following?

breast tenderness

A 51-year-old client is being seen by an urologist for perineal pain, low back pain, fever lasting 5 days, and painful urination. The physician confirms a diagnosis of prostatitis and orders treatment. During your client education session, which of the following recommendations do you make?

complete antibiotic treatment, avoid caffeine, avoid prolonged sitting, and constipation

A triple-lumen indwelling urinary catheter is inserted for continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. In addition to balloon inflation, the functions of the three lumens include:

continuous inflow and outflow of irrigation solution

An 80-year-old client is being seen by the urologist because of erectile dysfunction. This client has a history of hypertension and heart disease. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of his erectile dysfunction?

hypertension meds, atherosclerosis, antidepressants etc

Which of the following would a nurse include in a teaching plan for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia who is not yet a candidate for surgery?

maintain optimal bladder emptying

how to perform prostate exam

palpate each testicle separately

Which of the following would be most important to include in a teaching plan for a client who has had a vasectomy?

still use contraception for a few weeks