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The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with acute prostatitis. What should the nurse include with teaching?
The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with acute prostatitis. What should the nurse include with teaching?
A patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia is prescribed the alpha-blocking medication to reduce symptoms. Which side effect is the most concerning?
A patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia is prescribed the alpha-blocking medication to reduce symptoms. Which side effect is the most concerning?
An older adult male arrives in the emergency department and says, "I haven't urinated in 24 hours. I feel like I have to go but I can't" What is the nurse's priority action?
An older adult male arrives in the emergency department and says, "I haven't urinated in 24 hours. I feel like I have to go but I can't" What is the nurse's priority action?
The nurse is providing preoperative care for an older adult patient who is scheduled to have prostate surgery. The patient says, "I know a man who was impotent after this surgery. Will that happen to me?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is providing preoperative care for an older adult patient who is scheduled to have prostate surgery. The patient says, "I know a man who was impotent after this surgery. Will that happen to me?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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A patient has just returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP). The patient asks about the reason for a urinary catheter with fluid running into it. How should the nurse reply?
A patient has just returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP). The patient asks about the reason for a urinary catheter with fluid running into it. How should the nurse reply?
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A patient is diagnosed with prostate cancer. In which situation will a radical prostatectomy be considered as treatment?
A patient is diagnosed with prostate cancer. In which situation will a radical prostatectomy be considered as treatment?
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The nurse in the emergency department is providing care for a client with priapism, which has lasted for 5 hours. What care is priority
The nurse in the emergency department is providing care for a client with priapism, which has lasted for 5 hours. What care is priority
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A young adult patient has been diagnosed with acute epididymitis. The HCP has prescribed bedrest, elevation of the scrotum on ice packs, and antibiotics. Which complication is a concern?
A young adult patient has been diagnosed with acute epididymitis. The HCP has prescribed bedrest, elevation of the scrotum on ice packs, and antibiotics. Which complication is a concern?
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A young adult patient has just received a diagnosis of testicular cancer. He appears sad and states, "I always wanted to have children. Now it will be impossible." Which information does the nurse provide to assist the patient?
A young adult patient has just received a diagnosis of testicular cancer. He appears sad and states, "I always wanted to have children. Now it will be impossible." Which information does the nurse provide to assist the patient?
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The nurse is reviewing a patient's understanding about a scheduled vasectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
The nurse is reviewing a patient's understanding about a scheduled vasectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
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A patient in a HCP's office tells the nurse, "I am impotent and cannot have a fulfilling sex life with my spouse. Is there something wrong with me?" How should the nurse reply?
A patient in a HCP's office tells the nurse, "I am impotent and cannot have a fulfilling sex life with my spouse. Is there something wrong with me?" How should the nurse reply?
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A patient has just received a new prescription for a transurethral suppository for erectile dysfunction. Which instruction should the nurse provide regarding the use of this medication?
A patient has just received a new prescription for a transurethral suppository for erectile dysfunction. Which instruction should the nurse provide regarding the use of this medication?
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The nurse is reviewing the report on fertility testing for a young adult patient. The report designates the cause of infertility as a low sperm count with no other identified physiological disorders. How should the nurse document these findings?
The nurse is reviewing the report on fertility testing for a young adult patient. The report designates the cause of infertility as a low sperm count with no other identified physiological disorders. How should the nurse document these findings?
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The nurse is participating in the care of a patient in the emergency department for an episode of hypotension. The patient takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction and has a medical history of hypertension and diabetes for which he takes medications. What considerations should the nurse anticipate from the HCP?
The nurse is participating in the care of a patient in the emergency department for an episode of hypotension. The patient takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction and has a medical history of hypertension and diabetes for which he takes medications. What considerations should the nurse anticipate from the HCP?
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The nurse is told by a patient during a physical examination that he has a curved penis during erection. Which term does the nurse use to document this finding?
The nurse is told by a patient during a physical examination that he has a curved penis during erection. Which term does the nurse use to document this finding?
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The nurse is contributing to patient teaching for an uncircumcised patient who had laser surgery for penile cancer. What should be included?
The nurse is contributing to patient teaching for an uncircumcised patient who had laser surgery for penile cancer. What should be included?
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The parent of a newborn is informed of a condition called cryptorchidism. The HCP states if the condition does not resolve within a few months, surgery will be required before the age of 1 year. The parents ask the nurse while leaving the office what happens if they decide not to have the surgery. How should the nurse respond?
The parent of a newborn is informed of a condition called cryptorchidism. The HCP states if the condition does not resolve within a few months, surgery will be required before the age of 1 year. The parents ask the nurse while leaving the office what happens if they decide not to have the surgery. How should the nurse respond?
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A patient expresses the desire to have a vasovasostomy 5 years after the original procedure. What will impact a successful outcome?
A patient expresses the desire to have a vasovasostomy 5 years after the original procedure. What will impact a successful outcome?
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A patient is unable to achieve or maintain a penile erection long enough for ejaculation. The erectile dysfunction is considered the reason for the patient's infertility. Which treatment should the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe initially?
A patient is unable to achieve or maintain a penile erection long enough for ejaculation. The erectile dysfunction is considered the reason for the patient's infertility. Which treatment should the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe initially?
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A patient reports that he is uncircumcised and has been having a problem retracting his foreskin for several months. The penis now looks reddened with a noticeable discharge. What is a common reason a patient may delay treatment?
A patient reports that he is uncircumcised and has been having a problem retracting his foreskin for several months. The penis now looks reddened with a noticeable discharge. What is a common reason a patient may delay treatment?
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A patient seeks medical advice about intermittent erectile dysfunction. Which comment by the patient prompts the nurse to collect additional information?
A patient seeks medical advice about intermittent erectile dysfunction. Which comment by the patient prompts the nurse to collect additional information?
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A patient arrives in the emergency department with pain in the scrotum. The scrotal skin is tender, red, and warm to the touch. Which information will cause the nurse to suspect the patient has epididymitis?
A patient arrives in the emergency department with pain in the scrotum. The scrotal skin is tender, red, and warm to the touch. Which information will cause the nurse to suspect the patient has epididymitis?
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The nurse is collecting a medication history from a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which items can cause erectile dysfunction
The nurse is collecting a medication history from a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which items can cause erectile dysfunction
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A male patient reports that manifestations of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) have been occurring for several years. On which problems related to this condition does the nurse focus when collecting health information?(Select all that apply)
A male patient reports that manifestations of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) have been occurring for several years. On which problems related to this condition does the nurse focus when collecting health information?(Select all that apply)
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The nurse revies orders from the HCP for a patient recovering from a TURP. The patient is prescribed for bladder irrigation, antispasmodic medication, and IV antibiotics every 6 hours. Which potential complications are these orders specifically addressing?(Select all that apply)
The nurse revies orders from the HCP for a patient recovering from a TURP. The patient is prescribed for bladder irrigation, antispasmodic medication, and IV antibiotics every 6 hours. Which potential complications are these orders specifically addressing?(Select all that apply)
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