NUR 210 (MED/SURG 2 - TEST 2) NCLEX
STYLE EXAMS
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH) who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the
client would best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine."
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk
factor for this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity
**P-5** - ANSWER-D & E
,(70 years of age)
(African American ethnicity)
The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary
retention. The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During the client history, the client
reports that he is of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse is the
most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?"
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for
the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea
**P-5** - ANSWER-B
,(Impaired urinary elimination)
A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse
expects which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence
**P-5** - ANSWER-D
(Urinary continence)
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this
client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
(Urinating at first urge)
, A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate
several times a night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical
testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is
made. After conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by the
client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical
management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available."
**P-5** - ANSWER-B
("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics
are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the
client's condition? (Select all that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization
**P-5** - ANSWER-A, B, C, & D
STYLE EXAMS
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH) who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the
client would best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine."
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk
factor for this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity
**P-5** - ANSWER-D & E
,(70 years of age)
(African American ethnicity)
The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary
retention. The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During the client history, the client
reports that he is of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse is the
most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?"
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for
the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea
**P-5** - ANSWER-B
,(Impaired urinary elimination)
A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse
expects which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence
**P-5** - ANSWER-D
(Urinary continence)
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this
client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines
**P-5** - ANSWER-C
(Urinating at first urge)
, A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate
several times a night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical
testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is
made. After conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by the
client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical
management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available."
**P-5** - ANSWER-B
("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics
are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the
client's condition? (Select all that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization
**P-5** - ANSWER-A, B, C, & D
