Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Which intervention should the nurse implement to address the client's concern?
Explain that PSA levels can be elevated with gland enlargement, as well as cancer, so more tests are needed.
While the client is awaiting transport to the operating room, which nursing staff member should be assigned to his care?
A PN who has worked on the unit for 3 years.
Which action should the nurse implement first?
Assess the client for additional symptoms.
Which focused assessment finding warrants intervention by the nurse?
Confused to surroundings.
What action should the nurse take?
Document that the CBI is infusing correctly.
Which information is most important for the nurse to include when explaining the need for these tests? (Select all that apply.)
Emphasize to the client that prostate enlargement may result in renal damage which these tests will evaluate. Inform the client that repeat testing is necessary as an enlarged prostate gland blocks urine flow and causes kidney damage. Advise the client that it is protocol for the healthcare provider (HCP) to conduct then recheck tests to compare previous results.
What action should the nurse take next after stopping the transfusion?
Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride solution through separate IV tubing.
Aware of the client's partner's body language, what action should the nurse implement?
Let the client's partner know that you will be glad to answer any questions they may have.
The nurse initiates a focused physical examination to further investigate the client's symptoms. Which assessment finding would indicate that the client is experiencing urinary retention related to BPH? (Select all that apply.)
Observance of bladder distention. Bladder is above the symphysis pubis when gently palpated. Observance of dribbling after voiding.
Which nursing intervention best promotes effective communication regarding follow up care?
Provide the client with written information explaining the need for yearly rectal exams and PSA screenings.
Which nursing intervention best promotes effective communication while teaching the client about contracting pelvic floor muscles?
Squeeze as if stopping the flow of urine.
What action should the nurse take?
Stop the CBI, and irrigate the catheter.
Which assessment findings warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Sudden painful inability to urinate. Painful, frequent urination.
What action is most important for the nurse to take regarding the partner's minimal eye contact?
Tell the partner you noticed they appeared to look away when you were speaking.
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client before starting the procedure?
While voiding into a special toilet, urine flow pressure will be monitored.
The HCP prescribes an infusion of aminocaproic acid. The prescription is for a loading dose of aminocaproic acid IV 5 grams to be infused in 250 mL of 5% dextrose over 1 hour. The tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. How many gtts/minute would the nurse set for the IV rate? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the whole number.)
63
The nurse instructs the UAP to place the emergency cart bedside. What is the next action the nurse should implement?
Notify the laboratory of the transfusion reaction
What focused assessment data could indicate the onset of a thrombotic complication?
Chest pain and dyspnea.
Which of the client's serum laboratory values requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Hematocrit 28 % (0.28)
The client tells the nurse that he has cut back on drinking fluids to reduce symptoms. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client?
Increase fluid intake to decrease the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
What actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Increase the flow rate of the CBI. Notify the HCP of the findings. Perform manual irrigation.
What action by the nurse would indicate a breech of duty.
Initial blood transfusion rate 10 mL/min for the first 15 minutes.
Which nursing intervention best promotes effective communication?
Instruct the client to try not to bear down around the catheter.
Which nursing interventions promotes effective communication when teaching the client about finasteride? (Select all that apply.)
Liver function studies (LFTs) need to be monitored frequently. Most clients see significant change in BPH symptoms in 4 months. Protect the medication from light. Clients can experience breast enlargement.
Which postoperative intervention should the nurse perform first?
Observe the urinary drainage.
The nurse is monitoring the client and preparing client for surgery. Which task is within the scope of practice for the PN to complete?
Prepare a client with renal failure for a scheduled dialysis treatment
Which nursing intervention best promotes effective communication by the charge nurse?
Review blood transfusion interventions with the nurse.
What information should be included when teaching the client about terazosin?
This medication can cause dizziness so it should be taken at night.
The client arrives at the clinic early for the uroflowmetry test and is asking the nurse to explain the procedure. Which nursing intervention best promotes effective communication?
Uroflowmetry is a non-invasive exam to measure the volume and flow of urine.
Which action should the nurse ensure is implemented to reduce the risk for a hemolytic transfusion reaction?
Verify the blood type and Rh factor with the RN who will start, and monitor, the infusion for the first 15-30 minutes.
