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5 Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 5

The nurse identifies which of the following as a common symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Hematuria

Nocturia

Bacteriuria

Micturition

Question 2 of 5

What information should the nurse include when teaching a client about the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test?

It is important to fast before this test.

The patient must urinate in a sterile cup.

This is a physical exam of the rectum.

An elevated PSA may indicate inflammation.

Question 3 of 5

What assessment finding would indicate the effectiveness of tamsulosin?

Decreased dysuria

Reduced weight

Relief of bladder spasms

Relief of urinary tract infection

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with urinary retention due to an enlarged prostate. The nurse is inserting a Foley catheter, and has advanced the catheter through the urethra but meets resistance and cannot advance further. What is the next step for the nurse to take?

Utilizing sterile scissors, cut the tip of the Foley catheter in half to enable passage past the prostate

Place an external urinary drainage device instead

Insert a Coude catheter

Discuss suprapubic catheter placement with the provider

Question 5 of 5

An order is received for oxybutynin ER 5 mg PO BID for a patient who is NPO with a gastrostomy tube. What action should be taken by the nurse?

Crush the oxybutynin, and give it through the tube.

Call the healthcare provider to request a new order.

Ask the pharmacy to send liquid oxybutynin.

Administer the oxybutynin crushed, in applesauce.

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Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

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10 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia) NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 10

A provider has ordered a nurse to perform bladder irrigation on a client in the hospital. Which of the following describes a purpose of performing bladder irrigation in a client? Select all that apply.

To administer pain medications

To clear the bladder of blood clots

To promote bladder healing

To decrease bleeding

To relieve constipation

Question 2 of 10

The nurse receives report on a client who will be coming to the floor following a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). The nurse prepares for the client’s arrival by gathering which of the following supplies for continuous bladder irrigation? Select all that apply.

3-way blood tubing

A urinal

3,000 mL bags of 0.9% saline

Infusion pump

IV pole

Question 3 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing prostate surgery. Which best describes the elements of informed consent?

Whether the client understands what the procedure involves

The risks, benefits, and alternatives to having the procedure

The provider's view of whether the client should have the procedure

Whether the client approves of staying in the hospital for the procedure

Question 4 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary retention. Which nursing intervention encourages urinary elimination?

Set a goal with the client to recognize urinary urge and delay urinating.

Retrain the bladder by setting up routine times to urinate.

Perform abdominal and pelvic floor strengthening exercises.

Be patient with the client while they attempt to void.

Question 5 of 10

The nurse is preparing a male client who is about to have a digital rectal exam to check the prostate. The nurse asks the client if the lab has drawn a blood sample yet. What is the reason for the nurse to ask about a blood draw at this time?

The digital rectal exam can affect PSA levels, so the blood must be drawn prior to the exam

The blood sample must be drawn after the digital rectal exam in order to gauge how the prostate responds to the exam

The prostate exam can cause urinary retention, which decreases the PSA level. This will result in a false-negative PSA level

A digital rectal exam can cause vasospasm in the client, making it difficult to obtain a blood sample to test the PSA level

Question 6 of 10

A nurse checks the contents of a client’s indwelling catheter and notes that the urine output has been 10 mL/hr for the last four hours. Which response of the nurse is most appropriate?

Assess the specific gravity of the client's urine

Help the client to increase oral fluid intake

Contact the provider and document the information

Remove the catheter and irrigate the bladder

Question 7 of 10

A nurse is performing a bladder irrigation using a syringe. The client has a catheter that is draining urine. Which of the following steps is performed next? Select all that apply.

Push approximately 1000 mL of irrigation solution through a syringe into the catheter in the client’s bladder

Allow irrigation solution to empty out of the catheter into a sterile basin

Instill sterile irrigation solution into the catheter and then remove the syringe and allow the solution to flow out of the catheter into the sterile basin

Gather sterile irrigation kit which includes sterile gloves, bulb syringe, solution container, and sterile basin.

Instill irrigation solution into the bladder and clamp the catheter for 30 minutes

Question 8 of 10

A nurse is performing a continuous bladder irrigation on a client. The bag from the pharmacy had 500 mLs of fluid in it. The nurse notes that the bag has 200 mLs left in it. What is the total amount of fluid that has been irrigated?

150 mLs

400 mLs

300 mLs

200 mLs

Question 9 of 10

Which of the following ethnic backgrounds are at highest risk of developing prostate cancer?

African American

Caucasian

Asian

Hispanic

Question 10 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client with continuous bladder irrigation in place. The nurse uses a three-way catheter for the irrigation system. Which best describes the purpose of this type of catheter?

It prevents the client from experiencing pain from the procedure

It allows for irrigant to flow in and out of the bladder

It is divided in its uses for fluid administration and for medication administration

It allows the nurse to determine if the client is bleeding from the bladder neck

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This nursing cheatsheet will help you learn about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in aging men characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland. This enlargement leads to pressure on the urethra, causing urinary difficulties like increased frequency and a weak urine stream. BPH is believed to result from hormonal imbalances of androgen and estrogen, contributing to prostate growth. Key nursing interventions include assessing for bladder distension, monitoring vital signs, and observing for signs of hypertension and infection. Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels are indicative of BPH, confirmed through digital rectal exams and imaging. Management includes administering alpha-adrenergic antagonists like tamsulosin, antispasmodics, and antibiotics to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. Patient education on lifestyle changes and weight management is also crucial to reduce BPH risks.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Pathochart

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