Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia HESI Case
Study Exam Fully Solved.
Which assessment findings warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) -
Answer Sudden painful inability to urinate.
Painful, frequent urination.
The nurse initiates a physical examination to further investigate the client's symptoms. Which
assessment finding would indicate that the client is experiencing urinary retention related to BPH?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer Observance of bladder distention.
Dullness heard on percussion below the umbilicus.
Observance of dribbling after voiding.
The client tells the nurse that he will have cut back on drinking fluids to reduce their symptoms. Which
instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client? - Answer Decrease fluid intake to
increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
Which information is most important for the nurse to include when explaining the need for these tests?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer Emphasize to the client that prostate enlargement may result in renal
damage which these tests will evaluate.
inform the client that repeat testing is necessary as an enlarged prostate gland blocks urine flow and
causes kidney damage.
Advise the client that it is protocol for the healthcare provider (HCP) to conduct then recheck tests to
compare previous results.
Which intervention should the nurse implement to address the client's concern? - Answer Explain that
PSA levels can be elevated with gland enlargement, as well as cancer, so more tests are needed.
Study Exam Fully Solved.
Which assessment findings warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) -
Answer Sudden painful inability to urinate.
Painful, frequent urination.
The nurse initiates a physical examination to further investigate the client's symptoms. Which
assessment finding would indicate that the client is experiencing urinary retention related to BPH?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer Observance of bladder distention.
Dullness heard on percussion below the umbilicus.
Observance of dribbling after voiding.
The client tells the nurse that he will have cut back on drinking fluids to reduce their symptoms. Which
instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client? - Answer Decrease fluid intake to
increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
Which information is most important for the nurse to include when explaining the need for these tests?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer Emphasize to the client that prostate enlargement may result in renal
damage which these tests will evaluate.
inform the client that repeat testing is necessary as an enlarged prostate gland blocks urine flow and
causes kidney damage.
Advise the client that it is protocol for the healthcare provider (HCP) to conduct then recheck tests to
compare previous results.
Which intervention should the nurse implement to address the client's concern? - Answer Explain that
PSA levels can be elevated with gland enlargement, as well as cancer, so more tests are needed.
