Ch. 59: Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes

Medical management of BPH includes pharmacologic therapy. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe for this diagnosis?

Alpha-adrenergic blocker

A client comes to the clinic reporting urinary symptoms. Which statement would most likely alert the nurse to suspect benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

"I've had trouble getting started when I urinate, often straining to do so."

A client who is diagnosed with stage II prostate cancer asks the nurse if a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) can be done for this disorder. Which is the best response by the nurse?

"A TURP is a removal of only a portion of the prostate gland."

The nurse is providing instruction for testicular self-examination to a group of young adolescents. Which is the most correct examination technique?

Palpate each testicle separately, following a warm shower.

Which of the following cancers rank second as the cause of death in American men?

Prostate

The nurse is demonstrating the technique for performing a testicular self examination (TSE) to a group of men for a company health fair. One of the men asks the nurse at what age a man should begin performing TSE. What is the best answer by the nurse?

"It should begin in adolescence."

The nurse is teaching a young adult male how to perform testicular self-examination (TSE). The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when he states which of the following?

"The best time to do it is once a month after I take my warm morning shower."

A client with erectile dysfunction is prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

"You may experience headache and some flushing with this drug."

Which client would the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of testicular cancer?

A 25-year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism

Which of the following patients is most likely to develop prostate cancer according to a nurse working at a health screening at the local mall?

A 56-year-old African American man

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?

All options are correct.

A group of students are reviewing information about the classifications of testicular cancer. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they describe which of the following?

Choriocarcinoma is an example of a nonseminoma.

After teaching a group of student about structural abnormalities of the male reproductive system, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example?

Cryptorchidism

Robert James is a 71-year-old man with erectile dysfunction. His healthcare provider prescribed a PDE5 inhibitor to treat his dysfunction. The nurse is meeting with Robert to review the newly prescribed medication. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client education?

Depending on the drug, most are taken "on demand" 15 minutes, 1/2 hour, to 1 hour before sexual activity.

A patient is planning to use a negative-pressure (vacuum) device to maintain and sustain an erection. What should the nurse caution the patient about with the use of this device?

Do not leave the constricting band in place for longer than 1 hour to avoid penile injury.

After teaching a group of students about erectile dysfunction, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as true?

Erectile dysfunction may be due to testosterone insufficiency.

A client is ordered continuous bladder irrigation at a rate of 60 gtt/minute. The nurse hangs a 2 L bag of sterile solution with tubing on a three-legged I.V. pole. She then attaches the tubing to the client's three-way urinary catheter, adjusts the flow rate, and leaves the room. Which important procedural step did the nurse fail to follow?

Evaluating patency of the drainage lumen

A 48-year-old man recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), reports taking Serenoa repens (saw palmetto berry). The nurse needs to intervene if the physician orders which of the following treatments?

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

After a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, a client has an indwelling catheter removed. The client then begins to have periods of incontinence. During the postoperative period, which intervention should be implemented first?

Kegel exercises

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?

Maintaining optimal bladder emptying

Which nursing assessment finding is most significant in determining the plan of care in a client with erectile dysfunction?

Medication use

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of one of the testes?

Orchiectomy

A patient with an indwelling catheter after a radical prostatectomy is having bladder spasms. What medication prescribed by the physician can the nurse administer to help alleviate the discomfort?

Oxybutynin (Ditropan)

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who has had a prostatectomy. Which of the following would be appropriate to include?

Performing perineal exercises frequently throughout the day

Nursing students are reviewing information about the male reproductive system and normal age-related changes. They demonstrate understanding of the topic when they identify which of the following as occurring?

Plasma testosterone levels decrease.

Which of the following are age-related changes affecting the male reproductive system?

Plasma testosterone levels decrease.

A patient is suspected to have prostate cancer related to observed clinical symptoms. What definitive test can the nurse assist with to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer?

Prostate biopsy

Which of the following should be included as part of the home care instructions for a patient with epididymitis and orchitis?

Take prescribed antibiotics

Which of the following should be included as part of the home care instructions for a patient with epididymitis and orchitis?

Take prescribed antibiotics.

A nurse is teaching a male client to perform monthly testicular self-examinations. Which point is appropriate to make?

Testicular cancer is a highly curable type of cancer.

Which of the following is not a definition of erectile dysfunction?

The inability to achieve an erection after sexual activity

A patient is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. He has chemotherapy sessions regularly. However, of late he is showing symptoms of food allergy and loss of appetite. He has lost considerable weight due to this. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing task in this situation?

The nurse should ask the patient to keep a diet diary.

Which of the following is the only definitive way to diagnose testicular cancer?

Tissue biopsy

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)

Which of the following instructions regarding future sexual activity should a nurse give a patient with a vasectomy?

Use a reliable method of contraception until the physician ensures that sperm are no longer present.

A client underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate gland 24 hours ago and is on continuous bladder irrigation. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

Use sterile technique when irrigating the catheter.

A client is undergoing a diagnostic workup for suspected testicular cancer. When obtaining the client's history, the nurse checks for known risk factors for this type of cancer. Testicular cancer has been linked to:

cryptorchidism.

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

Which of the following involves implantation of interstitial radioactive seeds under anesthesia to treat prostate cancer?

Brachytherapy

What should a male client older than age 50 do to help ensure early identification of prostate cancer?

Have a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test done yearly.

The nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is reporting erectile dysfunction. Which medication would the nurse identify as being least likely to contribute to the client's condition?

Ibuprofen

All prostatectomies include the risk of damage to the pudendal nerve. Therefore, postoperatively, the nurse assesses for:

Impotence.

Which of the following should nurses teach all men, especially those who have had cryptorchidism?

How to perform a testicular self-examination.

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

Using a reliable method of contraception for several weeks.

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?

All options are correct.

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-examination (TSE)

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.

Testicular cancer risk is highest for adolescents and men younger than age 35. To specifically address testicular cancer risk, a nurse should modify client teaching for male clients to include:

testicular self-examination

The nurse is educating a patient about performing testicular self-examination (TSE). The nurse informs the patient that the best time to perform the exam is when?

After a warm bath or shower

The nurse is providing care to a client who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate. The client has a three-way catheter drainage system in place for continuous bladder irrigation. The nurse anticipates that the catheter may be removed when the urine appears as which of the following?

Light yellow and clear

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about prostate cancer and possible dietary risk factors. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include?

High-fat diet

Which of the following patient populations have the highest risk for developing testicular cancer?

Caucasian American

A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is to receive brachytherapy. Which of the following would the nurse include when discussing this therapy with the client?

Use of radioactive seeds implanted into the prostate