Exam 43: Nursing Care of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders

The HCP suggests that a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia have an invasive procedure to reduce the symptoms of the disorder.For which procedures should the nurse prepare materials for the patient? (Select all that apply.)

A 30-year-old male 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." What nursing intervention would be most helpful?

The nurse is bathing an older male patient who has never been circumcised.What is proper care of the uncircumcised penis?

The nurse is caring for a man diagnosed with prostatitis.What symptom should the nurse expect when collecting data from the patient?

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis who is being treated on an outpatient basis with oral antibiotic therapy.In addition to the medication,which interventions should the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the medical records for a couple who have been trying to conceive.How long must a couple attempt to conceive unsuccessfully before they are considered infertile?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department in a hypertensive crisis.He states he stopped taking his blood pressure medicine because it made him impotent.What should be the nurse's first response?

The treatment provided to a patient with prostatitis is being evaluated.What information should the nurse use to determine that treatment has been successful?

The nurse is caring for a patient with prostatitis.Which manifestation should the nurse attend to immediately?

A patient is using a suction device and penile ring to treat erectile dysfunction.What instructions must the patient receive to prevent tissue damage?

An older male patient is upset to learn about the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia.What should the nurse explain to the patient about this health problem?

A patient is diagnosed with excessive fluid in the scrotal sac.What term should the nurse use when discussing the health problem with the patient?

The nurse reviews care orders written by the HCP for a patient recovering from a transurethral resection of the prostate.These orders include bladder irrigation,antispasmodic medication,and intravenous antibiotics every 6 hours.For which potential complications are these orders specifically addressing? (Select all that apply.)

A male patient is experiencing erectile dysfunction.For which medication classification should the nurse assess if the patient is prescribed?

A 70-year-old 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 care should the nurse anticipate providing first?

The nurse is assisting a 28-year-old man who is undergoing testing for infertility.He says,"I can't believe I have to stop wearing tight jeans.What on earth could that have to do with anything?" Which response by the nurse is best?

A patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia is prescribed the alpha-blocking medication terazosin (Hytrin)to reduce symptoms.For which side effect should the nurse monitor this patient?

The nurse is providing pre-operative care for an 80-year-old 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?

A patient is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax)for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.What instructions should be provided to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a male patient the early warning signs of testicular cancer.What should this instruction include?