Ch 90 Male reproductive textbook of basic nursing 10th Ed

sterility

A 20-year-old male client is diagnosed with orchitis secondary to mumps. The nurse is aware that this infection of the testes may cause which of the following conditions?

penile vascular surgery is rarely successful

A 40-year-old client comes to the healthcare facility with complaints of erectile dysfunction. The nurse, based on the physician's direction, is educating the client about the pros and cons of treatment options available for erectile dysfunction. What information should the nurse provide to the client?

instruct the client on the proper technique for kegel exercises

A 50-year-old client is being discharged after a prostatectomy. What instruction should be provided to the client for self-care?

early cancer of the prostate does not usually produce symptoms

A 50-year-old male client asks the nurse what signs he should look for with prostate cancer. How would the nurse respond?

carefully monitor the client's urine output

A 60-year-old client undergoing preoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy for prostate cancer has developed proctitis and cystitis. What nursing intervention should the nurse perform for this client?

bladder irrigation

A 60-year-old male client is recovering from prostate surgery. What intervention is ordered in the postoperative stage of this surgery?

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

A 72-year old man presents at a local clinic and states: "I have to urinate all the time, and I never feel like my bladder is emptied. It really bothers me at night." What condition might the nurse suspect related to this chief complaint?

watchful waiting until symptoms appear

A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is the usual initial medical treatment for this condition?

to remove a small tissue sample of the prostate

A client is undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the purpose of this procedure?

having an undescended testicle

A nurse is assessing a 24-year-old client for testicular cancer. When educating the client, what should the nurse mention as a risk factor for developing testicular cancer?

-Monitor the setup to make sure that all the tubes are open. -Make sure all catheters remain taped in place. -If necessary, and if an order is in place, irrigate the bladder manually.

A nurse is assigned to perform continuous bladder irrigation for a client who has undergone a prostatectomy. What should the nurse follow when performing the procedure? Select all that apply

prostate cancer

A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider performing a digital rectal examination of a 65-year-old African American client. This test, along with the PSA blood test, is used as an early detection of what disease?

Inform the client that difficulty can occur when sitting up.

A nurse is caring for a client after a perineal prostatectomy. What nursing care measure should be employed when caring for the client?

Inform the client that the surgeon will insert a device into the penis.

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). What education should the nurse follow when caring for the client?

avoid touching the scrotum with cold hands

A nurse is educating a client who has had orchiopexy about routine testicular self-examination (TSE). What instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

inform the client about the surgery to remove the scar tissue

A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client affected with Peyronie's disease. What measure should be included in the nursing care plan for the client?

there is a strong possibility of postOp Erectile dysfunction

A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for prostate surgery. Which of the following information would the nurse include?

torsion of the spermatic cord

A teenager presents at the ER with severe scrotal and abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea. He tells the nurse that he participated in a polar bear plunge in his community (jumping into cold water off-season). What conditions would the nurse suspect?

infertility

The nurse caring for a client with a varicocele explains the side effects of this condition. With what disorder is this condition associated?

"The prostate will be removed through an incision below the umbilicus and above the symphysis pubis."

The nurse explains to a client with prostate cancer that the surgeon has ordered a nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. How would the nurse describe this procedure?

vasodilating medications

The nurse is caring for a client who presents with priapism following treatment for erectile dysfunction. Which of the following treatments may cause this disorder?

sitz baths

The nurse is caring for a client with prostatitis. Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention for this disorder?

hypospadias

On observation, the nurse documents that a male child's urethral meatus is located on the underside of his penis. What is the term for this structural abnormality?

-A client who is taking antidepressants -A client with diabetes mellitus -A client who has a spinal cord injury -A client who has had a stroke

The nurse is counseling clients who are experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which of the following clients would be most likely to experience this disorder? Select all that apply.

ascending UTI

The nurse is examining a client who is manifesting symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis. Which of the following conditions is the usual causative factor of this disorder?

it has a shorter recovery time than other forms of prostatectomy

The nurse is explaining the surgery transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to a 60-year-old client scheduled for the operation. Which of the following accurately describes this procedure?

Duplex Doppler ultrasonography

The nurse is explaining to a client that during testing for arterial problems of his penis, an erection may occur that may not go away at first and he will need to be monitored until it has resolved or been medically reversed. What type of testing is this client undergoing?

Not sexually active

The nurse is speaking to a local men's group about the risk factors for testicular cancer. Which of the following would the nurse mention?

-Excessive alcohol use -Diet high in animal fats -Environmental exposure

The nurse is teaching a class of senior citizens about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which of the following would the nurse mention? Select all that apply

the test is often repeated each year even if the result is negative

a 50 year old client is scheduled for a test for prostate specific antigen (PSA). What should the nurse tell the client with respect to the procedure?