Patho final ch. 43-

A client has a new prescription for a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor. What teaching does the nurse include? Select all that apply.

"If priapism develops, seek immediate medical attention to prevent complications." "You should explore psychological therapy in addition to this medication." "The medication results in vasodilation to increase blood flow to the penis."

A 30-year-old male client is being treated for testicular cancer. The nurse monitors what hormone levels as indicators of response to treatment? Select all that apply.

Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin Alpha-fetoprotein

The nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell crisis. For which of these urologic complications does the nurse observe?

Priapism

A client is admitted into the emergency department with a sustained erection lasting 4 hours. Which initial treatments does the nurse anticipate administering? Select all that apply.

Sedation Analgesics Hydrating measures

A 42-year-old man reports testicular tenderness. He is concerned also because he found a mass that moves around within the scrotal sack. Upon examination, the physician determines that the mass is near the end of the epididymis, lights up uniformly when illuminated, and is above the testes. Which condition does this client most likely have?

Spermatocele

A 71-year-old man diagnosed with a stage T2 prostate tumor 2 years ago has elected watchful waiting. Recently, his PSA has jumped considerably, as have his levels of serum acid phosphatase. Which course of action would be least appropriate at this stage?

Treatment with GnRH agonists alone