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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected BPH. Which symptom is most commonly associated with this condition?
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A nurse is educating a client about risk factors for developing BPH. Which risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A client is diagnosed with BPH and is experiencing difficulty starting a urine stream. The nurse should recognize this as a common symptom due to:
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A nurse is caring for a client with BPH who has a urinary catheter in place after experiencing acute urinary retention. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complication related to the catheter?
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A client with BPH is experiencing urinary frequency and nocturia. The nurse should advise the client to limit fluid intake at which time of the day to reduce nighttime awakenings?
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A client with BPH complains of difficulty starting a urine stream and a weak urine flow. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as indicative of:
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected BPH. Which symptom is most indicative of bladder outlet obstruction?
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A nurse is educating a client about the symptoms of BPH. Which symptom should the nurse include in the teaching as a potential complication of BPH?
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A client with BPH complains of dribbling and difficulty fully emptying the bladder after urination. The nurse should identify these symptoms as indicative of:
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A client reports a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying and a feeling of "fullness" in the lower abdomen. The nurse should document this as:
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A client with BPH is experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse should identify which factor as contributing to this complication?
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A nurse is caring for a client with BPH who has been prescribed an alpha-blocker. The nurse should anticipate that this medication will primarily work by:
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A client with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) seeks medical advice. The nurse anticipates that the initial diagnostic evaluation for BPH will likely include:
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A nurse is preparing a client for a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) to evaluate the prostate gland. What information should the nurse provide to the client about the procedure?
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A client with suspected BPH is scheduled for a prostate-specific antigen (PS
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A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's urinalysis as part of the diagnostic evaluation for BPH. Which finding should the nurse expect to be associated with BPH?
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A client with BPH is experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse should recognize that this complication is likely due to:
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A client with suspected BPH is scheduled for a urodynamic study. The nurse should explain that this test is primarily used to:
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A client with BPH is experiencing difficulty starting the urine stream and a weak urinary flow. The nurse should identify these symptoms as indicative of:
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A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with BPH. The nurse explains that the initial management of BPH may involve:
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A client with BPH is experiencing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe:
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A nurse is providing preoperative education to a client scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for BPH. The nurse should inform the client about the purpose of this surgical procedure, which is to:
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Question 23:
A client with BPH is prescribed a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication works by:
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A nurse is reviewing the discharge instructions for a client who underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for BPH. Which activity restriction should the nurse include in the education?
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Question 25:
A client with BPH is experiencing urinary retention and is unable to void. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider to recommend:
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Question 26:
A client with BPH is prescribed a combination therapy of an alpha-blocker and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The nurse should explain that this combination is used to:
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Question 27:
A client with BPH reports experiencing difficulty starting the urinary stream and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as:
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Question 28:
A nurse is caring for a client with BPH who suddenly reports severe pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and testicles. The nurse should suspect:
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Question 29:
A client with BPH is experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse should recognize this as a potential complication due to:
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Question 30:
A nurse is assessing a client with BPH who complains of difficulty starting the urinary stream and a weak urine flow. The nurse observes that the client's bladder is distended and palpates a firm, enlarged prostate on digital rectal examination. The nurse should recognize these findings as suggestive of:
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Question 31:
A client with BPH is experiencing recurrent episodes of hematuria. The nurse should recognize this as a potential complication due to:
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Question 32:
A client with BPH is experiencing nocturia and has reported difficulty sleeping due to frequent nighttime urination. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as related to:
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Question 33:
A client with BPH is experiencing acute urinary retention and is unable to void. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider to recommend:
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Question 34:
A nurse is providing education to a client with BPH about managing symptoms. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 35:
A nurse is assessing a client with BPH and notes that the client has a distended bladder and reports difficulty starting the urinary stream. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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Question 36:
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for BPH. Which intervention should the nurse include in the postoperative care plan?
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Question 37:
A nurse is teaching a client with BPH about the importance of regular follow-up appointments. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
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Question 38:
A client with BPH is prescribed an alpha-blocker medication. The nurse should instruct the client about which potential side effect of this medication?
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Question 39:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who underwent a TURP for BPH. Which instruction should the nurse include regarding catheter care?
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Question 40:
A client with BPH is experiencing urinary frequency and urgency. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend to the client to help manage these symptoms?
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Question 41:
A client asks the nurse, "What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Question 42:
A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic tests used to confirm BPH in a client. Which test directly assesses the size and shape of the prostate gland?
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