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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 59 : Assessment and Management of Patients With Male Reproductive Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is 24 hours postoperative following prostatectomy and the urologist has ordered continuous bladder irrigation. What color of output should the nurse expect to find in the drainage bag?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-prostatectomy urine output typically transitions from reddish-pink immediately after surgery to light pink within 24 hours as bleeding subsides, indicating normal healing. Red wine or tea colors suggest persistent bleeding, and amber indicates concentrated urine, not typical post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A public health nurse has been asked to provide a health promotion session for men at a wellness center. What should the nurse inform the participants about testicular cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Testicular cancer, common in men aged 15-35, is highly curable with early detection and treatment, often using chemotherapy. It can metastasize early, is not prevalent in men over 55, and is one of the most curable solid tumors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning the postoperative care of a patient who is scheduled for radical prostatectomy. What intraoperative position will place the patient at particular risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis postoperatively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The lithotomy position, used during prostatectomy, elevates the legs, potentially impairing venous return and increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Compression stockings are critical for prevention. Fowlers, prone, and supine positions do not pose the same risk.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is scheduled for brachytherapy next week. The patient and his wife are unsure of having the procedure because their daughter is 3 months pregnant. What is the most appropriate teaching the nurse should provide to this family?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brachytherapy involves radioactive seeds emitting low-level radiation, requiring the patient to avoid close contact with pregnant women and infants for about 2 months to minimize exposure risk. The treatment is not contraindicated, and complete isolation from the baby post-delivery is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has presented at the clinic with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. What diagnostic findings would suggest that this patient has chronic urinary retention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic urinary retention from benign prostatic hyperplasia can lead to azotemia, evidenced by increased BUN due to impaired renal clearance. Hypertension, edema, or tachycardia are not directly associated with this condition.