NURS1213-2 _ Unit 6| 2025/2026 Update | Questions
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D. Force of the urinary stream
To determine the severity of symptoms for a 68-year-old patient with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) the nurse will ask the patient about:
A. Blood in the urine
B. Lower back or hip pain
C. Erectile dysfunction (ED)
D. Force of the urinary stream
B. Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function
A 58-year-old patient who has been recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
tells the nurse that he does not want to have a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
because it might affect his ability to maintain an erection during intercourse. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Provide teaching about medications for erectile dysfunction (ED)
B. Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function
C. Offer reassurance that sperm production is not affected by TURP
D. Discuss alternative methods of sexual expression besides intercourse
B. His interest in sexual activity may decrease while he is taking the medication
,The health care provider prescribes finasteride (Proscar) for a 67-year-old patient who has
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When teaching the patient about the drug, the nurse informs
him that:
A. He should change position from lying to standing slowly to avoid dizziness
B. His interest in sexual activity may decrease while he is taking the medication
C. Improvement in the obstructive symptoms should occur within about 2 weeks
D. He will need to monitor his blood pressure frequently to assess for hypertension
D. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
The nurse will anticipate that a 61-year-old patient who has an enlarged prostate detected by
digital rectal examination (DRE) and an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level will need
teaching about:
A. Cystourethroscopy
B. Uroflowmetry studies
C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
D. Bladder irrigation prevents obstruction of the catheter after surgery
Which information about continuous bladder irrigation will the nurse teach to a patient who is
being admitted for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
A. Bladder irrigation decreases the risk of postoperative bleeding
,B. Hydration and urine output are maintained by bladder irrigation
C. Antibiotics are infused continuously through the bladder irrigation
D. Bladder irrigation prevents obstruction of the catheter after surgery
B. How to care for an indwelling urinary catheter
The nurse will plan to teach the patient scheduled for photovaporization of the prostate (PVP):
A. That urine will appear bloody for several days
B. How to care for an indwelling urinary catheter
C. That symptom improvement takes 2 to 3 weeks
D. About complications associated with urethral stenting
C. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing
A 53-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical exam. The nurse will plan to teach the
patient about the purpose of:
A. Urinalysis collection
B. Uroflometry studies
C. Prostate specific antigen (pSA) testing
D. Transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS)
C. Possible fecal wound contamination
A patient returning from surgery for a perineal radical prostatetectomy will have a nursing
diagnosis of risk for infection related to:
, A. Urinary incontinence
B. Prolonged urinary stasis
C. Possible fecal wound contamination
D. Placement of a suprapubic bladder catheter
B. Pelvic floor muscle exercises
A 57-year-old patient is incontinent of urine following a radical retropubic prostatectomy. The
nurse will plan to teach the patient:
A. To restrict oral fluid intake
B. Pelvic floor exercises
C. To perform intermittent self-catheterization
D. The use of belladonna and opium suppositories
A. I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home
A 70-year-old patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is being discharged from the hospital today. The nurse determines
that additional instruction is needed when the patient says which of the following?
A. I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home
B. I will avoid driving until I get approval from my doctor
C. I will increase fiber and fluids in my diet to prevent constipation
D. I should continue to schedule yearly appointments for my prostate exams
A. Have you been taking any over-the-counter (OTC) medications recently?
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D. Force of the urinary stream
To determine the severity of symptoms for a 68-year-old patient with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) the nurse will ask the patient about:
A. Blood in the urine
B. Lower back or hip pain
C. Erectile dysfunction (ED)
D. Force of the urinary stream
B. Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function
A 58-year-old patient who has been recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
tells the nurse that he does not want to have a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
because it might affect his ability to maintain an erection during intercourse. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Provide teaching about medications for erectile dysfunction (ED)
B. Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function
C. Offer reassurance that sperm production is not affected by TURP
D. Discuss alternative methods of sexual expression besides intercourse
B. His interest in sexual activity may decrease while he is taking the medication
,The health care provider prescribes finasteride (Proscar) for a 67-year-old patient who has
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When teaching the patient about the drug, the nurse informs
him that:
A. He should change position from lying to standing slowly to avoid dizziness
B. His interest in sexual activity may decrease while he is taking the medication
C. Improvement in the obstructive symptoms should occur within about 2 weeks
D. He will need to monitor his blood pressure frequently to assess for hypertension
D. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
The nurse will anticipate that a 61-year-old patient who has an enlarged prostate detected by
digital rectal examination (DRE) and an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level will need
teaching about:
A. Cystourethroscopy
B. Uroflowmetry studies
C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
D. Bladder irrigation prevents obstruction of the catheter after surgery
Which information about continuous bladder irrigation will the nurse teach to a patient who is
being admitted for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
A. Bladder irrigation decreases the risk of postoperative bleeding
,B. Hydration and urine output are maintained by bladder irrigation
C. Antibiotics are infused continuously through the bladder irrigation
D. Bladder irrigation prevents obstruction of the catheter after surgery
B. How to care for an indwelling urinary catheter
The nurse will plan to teach the patient scheduled for photovaporization of the prostate (PVP):
A. That urine will appear bloody for several days
B. How to care for an indwelling urinary catheter
C. That symptom improvement takes 2 to 3 weeks
D. About complications associated with urethral stenting
C. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing
A 53-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical exam. The nurse will plan to teach the
patient about the purpose of:
A. Urinalysis collection
B. Uroflometry studies
C. Prostate specific antigen (pSA) testing
D. Transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS)
C. Possible fecal wound contamination
A patient returning from surgery for a perineal radical prostatetectomy will have a nursing
diagnosis of risk for infection related to:
, A. Urinary incontinence
B. Prolonged urinary stasis
C. Possible fecal wound contamination
D. Placement of a suprapubic bladder catheter
B. Pelvic floor muscle exercises
A 57-year-old patient is incontinent of urine following a radical retropubic prostatectomy. The
nurse will plan to teach the patient:
A. To restrict oral fluid intake
B. Pelvic floor exercises
C. To perform intermittent self-catheterization
D. The use of belladonna and opium suppositories
A. I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home
A 70-year-old patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is being discharged from the hospital today. The nurse determines
that additional instruction is needed when the patient says which of the following?
A. I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home
B. I will avoid driving until I get approval from my doctor
C. I will increase fiber and fluids in my diet to prevent constipation
D. I should continue to schedule yearly appointments for my prostate exams
A. Have you been taking any over-the-counter (OTC) medications recently?
