NCLEX QUICK FACTS - BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA = BPH questions with correct answers

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is caused by ______? Answer The cause is unknown but it's an enlargement of the prostate gland. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia causes the prostate to block the urethra opening. Clients will feel and see what when they urinate? Answer Straining to urinate, decreased urine stream, feeling like they have to go all the time, dribbling urine flow Who usually gets Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Answer Men usually greater than fifty years old What is the best way to assess for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Answer Rectal exam, physician will feel a pea sized nodule What is the common surgical treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Answer Transurethral resection of the prostate = TURP How is a transurethral resection of the prostate performed? Answer A scope goes through the penis and removes parts of the prostate. After the transurethral resection of the prostate what is the client at risk for? Answer Bleeding risk; monitor for hemorrhage