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Which could be a complication of cryotherapy surgery for cancer of the prostate?
- A. The urethra could become scarred and cause retention.
- B. The client could have ejaculation difficulties and be impotent.
- C. Bone marrow suppression could occur from the chemotherapy.
- D. Chronic vomiting and diarrhea causing electrolyte imbalance could occur.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cryotherapy can scar the urethra, leading to urinary retention. Ejaculation issues are possible but less specific, and bone marrow suppression or GI issues are chemotherapy-related, not cryotherapy.
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In the early stages of BPH, the nurse expects the physician to monitor the progression of disease with which diagnostic test?
- A. A semiannual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
- B. An annual cystoscopy
- C. A digital rectal examination
- D. A retrograde pyelogram
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A digital rectal examination is a primary method to monitor BPH progression by assessing prostate size and consistency.
The client is diagnosed with early cancer of the prostate. Which assessment data would the client report?
- A. Urinary urgency and frequency.
- B. Retrograde ejaculation during intercourse.
- C. Low back and hip pain.
- D. No problems have been noticed.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early prostate cancer is often asymptomatic, detected via PSA or DRE. Urinary symptoms, retrograde ejaculation, and pain are associated with advanced stages.
If the nurse must handle the radioactive implant, which action provides the best protection for the nurse?
- A. Putting on sterile vinyl gloves
- B. Washing hands before putting on vinyl gloves
- C. Using long-handled forceps to handle the implant
- D. Enclosing the implant in a glass jar
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using long-handled forceps minimizes direct exposure to the radioactive implant, reducing the nurse's radiation risk.
The nurse is discharging a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions?
- A. I should expect pelvic pain after intercourse.'
- B. I need to douche every day to prevent PID.'
- C. I will have a vaginal examination every two (2) years.'
- D. My partner should use a condom if he is infectious.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Condom use by an infectious partner prevents PID reinfection. Pain post-intercourse is abnormal, douching increases PID risk, and exams every 2 years are insufficient.
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease secondary to an STD. Which collaborative diagnosis is appropriate for this client?
- A. Risk for infertility.
- B. Knowledge deficit.
- C. Fluid volume deficit.
- D. Noncompliance.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PID from STDs increases infertility risk due to scarring. Knowledge deficit, fluid volume deficit, and noncompliance are less specific without evidence.