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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 55 : Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which pharmacologic agent poses the greatest risk for urinary retention in a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihistamines and over-the-counter cold medications should be avoided in clients with BPH due to the increase in urinary retention properties. Muscle relaxers are commonly prescribed for treatment of urinary retention. Nitrates and antihypertensive medications do not cause significant risk in the management of BPH.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which assessment finding provides the best indication of urinary retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: As residual urine accumulates, the client has an urge to void more often. Urgency, hesitancy, and dribbling are all urinary symptoms associated with BPH but not specific to urinary retention.
Question 3 of 5
The client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is considering use of medication in the management of symptoms. The nurse explains that which drug reduces the size of the prostate without lowering circulating levels of testosterone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finasteride (Proscar) inhibits the conversion of testosterone, depriving the gland of dihydrotestosterone (more potent type of testosterone), which stimulates prostatic growth. Tamsulosin (Flomax) and terazosin (Hytrin) work by reducing the tone of smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate gland but have little effect on reducing prostate size. Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) is an antimuscarinic, antispasmodic drug used for treatment of overactive bladder.
Question 4 of 5
A client comes to the outpatient clinic for information on a vasectomy. Which instruction should be included by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Although attempts to reverse a vasectomy have proven successful, a vasectomy should be considered a permanent means of birth control. Scar formation and/or sperm leakage can interfere with restoration of reproductive effectiveness. Sexual intercourse can be resumed when it is comfortable to do so, usually in about 1 week. Postoperative discomfort should be controlled with application of cold to reduce swelling or use of mild analgesics. On occasion, clients have complained of impotence, but vasectomies have no effect on erection or ejaculation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a vasectomy. Which is the most important instruction to provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It may take up to 10 ejaculations to clear sperm and prevent impregnation. The client should be instructed to use another form of reliable birth control until a sperm count proves sterility has occurred. Use of Tylenol, scrotal support, and rest are all helpful during the initial recovery period.