The nurse is assessing a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse assess to determine the severity of the BPH?
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who tells the nurse that he does not want to have a transurethtral resection of the prostate (TURP) because he is afraid it might affect his ability to have intercourse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Question 3 of 5
The health care provider prescribes finasteride for a patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the drug?
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a patient who has an enlarged prostate detected by digital rectal examination (DRE) and an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. Which of the following procedures should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient who is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) about continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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