Men's Health Issues Adaptive Quiz

A male patient is scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate. Which question should the nurse ask to address the patient's concerns about sexual function after the surgery?

"What are your concerns about how this surgery will affect your sex life?"

The nurse is conducting a health history for a male patient. Which information does the nurse identify as increasing the patient's risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A father with a history of BPH

The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which diagnostic assessment does the nurse expect to be included in the plan of care as a method of active surveillance for this disease process?

Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

The nurse is caring for a patient following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which actions should the nurse perform to maintain patient safety during the initial postoperative period? Select all that apply.

Apply traction on the catheter. Relieve the pressure of the traction on a scheduled basis. Advise the patient to avoid straining during bowel movements.

A male patient states during the health history interview that he has no problems with urinary elimination except that the "stream is less than it used to be." The nurse should give the patient anticipatory guidance that what condition may be developing?

BPH

When assessing a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the nurse evaluates possible complications of urinary obstruction. Which are the most appropriate conditions that the nurse should consider? Select all that apply.

Bladder calculi Acute urinary retention Urinary tract infection

When assessing a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the nurse evaluates possible complications of urinary obstruction. Which are the most appropriate conditions that the nurse should consider? Select all that apply

Bladder calculi Acute urinary retention Urinary tract infection

A patient who underwent bladder surgery three hours ago is receiving a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). The nurse should increase the rate of the CBI for what type of return?

Dark red

The nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For what diagnostic assessment should the nurse prepare the patient?

Digital Rectal Exam

The nurse is teaching measures to be followed by a patient who has acute bacterial prostatitis. During the follow-up visit, the nurse finds that the patient's condition has improved. What did the patient likely do in order for the condition to have improved? Select all that apply.

Drinking plenty of fluids Doing prostate massage Taking doxycycline regularly

The nurse is caring for a patient with prostate cancer that is prescribed leuprolide. What adverse effect does the nurse inform the patient might occur from the use of this medication?

Gynecomastia

A patient is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and is scheduled for low-wave radiofrequency to heat the prostate. Which complication would the nurse monitor in the patient after the procedure?

Hematuria

The nurse educates a patient who has undergone prostate surgery about health promotion measures to be followed at home. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

I am limiting fluid intake

The nurse conducts a teaching session for a patient who is prescribed transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which patient statements indicate correct understanding of the information presented? Select all that apply.

I will be able to go home after my treatment." "Erectile dysfunction is rare with this treatment

A patient presents with mild symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What should the nurse teach the patient to help minimize the symptoms? Select all that apply.

Implement a timed voiding schedule. Decrease caffeine consumption. Restrict fluids in the evening.

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who prefers minimally invasive therapy. About which therapy will the nurse prepare to teach this patient?

Laser prostatectomy

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents with obstructive symptoms. What instructions should the nurse give to this patient to relieve the symptoms? Select all that apply.

Maintain adequate fluid intake

Which clinical manifestation associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should cause the nurse to assess the patient's sleep patterns?

Nocturia

While caring for a patient after a transurethral procedure, the nurse observes that the patient is showing signs of bladder spasms. Which medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed to the patient?

Oxybutynin

The nurse is reviewing the medical reports of four patients. Which patient is receiving effective treatment?

Patient A

A patient underwent prostate surgery for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What instructions should the nurse tell a patient regarding the management of urinary incontinence after surgery? Select all that apply.

Perform Kegel exercise. Avoid caffeine products. Avoid alcohol consumption

Which task can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the care of a patient who recently has undergone prostatectomy?

Performing cleansing of the meatus and perineal region

The nurse is caring for a patient with prostate cancer and symptomatic bone metastases. Which treatment does the nurse prepare the patient for?

Radium-223 dichloride

An older adult patient with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has been scheduled for a contact laser technique. What does the nurse determine is the primary goal of this intervention?

Resumption of normal urinary drainage

The nurse is preparing education for a patient scheduled to begin radiation therapy and hormone manipulation for prostate cancer. What information is appropriate for the nurse to include?

Sexual ability may be affected; discussion with the partner is recommended.

A nurse is caring for a patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction. Which drug does the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe?

Tadalafil

The treatment plan for a patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) includes taking finasteride. When teaching the patient about this drug, which instructions should the nurse include as essential information? Select all that apply.

The drug takes about six months to be effective. Serum PSA levels are decreased during this drug therapy. The drug should be taken continuously to maintain results

A patient is one day postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which event is not an expected finding in the care of this patient?

The patient has continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) infusing, but output has decreased.

The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which finding is likely to be noted on palpation by digital rectal examination (DRE)?

The prostate is symmetrically enlarged, firm, and smooth

The nurse is educating the patient about transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) prior to the procedure. Which instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to include?

This procedure is not appropriate for men with rectal problems

A pregnant nurse is preparing to administer finasteride to a patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Use gloves while handling the medication for administration.

Which dietary change should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

decreasing caffeine

A nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone radical prostatectomy. During the early postoperative period, the nurse should closely monitor the patient for what?

hemorrhage

A patient with prostate cancer is receiving drug therapy with androgen receptor blockers. Which side effects should the nurse inform the patient to expect? Select all that apply.

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