NURS 309 Quiz 6 Male Reproductive Questions With
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A client had a suprapubic prostatectomy. Which type of tube can
the nurse expect the client to have when he returns to his room
from the postanesthesia care unit?
A. Cystostomy
B. Nasogastric
C. Nephrostomy
D. Ureterostomy Correct Answers A. Cystostomy
A client has had a needle biopsy of the prostate gland using the
transrectal approach. Which statement is most important to
include in the client teaching plan?
A. "The health care provider will call you about the test results"
B. "Serious infections may occur as a complication of this test"
C. "You will need to call the health care provider if you develop
fever or chills"
D. "It is normal to have a small amount of rectal bleeding after
the test" Correct Answers C. "You will need to call the health
care provider if you develop fever or chills"
A client is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of
urinary retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. There is
a secondary diagnosis of delirium related to urosepsis. The
health care provider prescribes the insertion of an indwelling
urinary retention catheter. What nursing action is most important
for the client's safety?
A. Secure an order for wrist restraints
B. Orient the client to time, place, and person
C. Involve family members in the client's care
,D. Determine if any unsafe behavior patterns exist Correct
Answers D. Determine if any unsafe behavior patterns exist
A client who had a suprapubic prostatectomy returns from the
postanesthesia care unit and accidently pulls out the urethral
catheter. What should the nurse do first?
A. Reinsert a new catheter
B. Notify the health care provider
C. Check for bleeding by irrigating the suprapubic tube
D. Take no immediate action if the suprapubic tube is draining
Correct Answers B. Notify the health care provider
A client who has just returned to the surgical unit after a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) reports acute
bladder spasms. In which order will the nurse perform these
prescribed actions?
A. Administer acetaminophen/oxycodone 325 mg/5 mg
B. Irrigate the retention catheter with 30 to 50 mL of sterile
normal saline
C. Infuse 500 mL of 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution
over 2 hours
D. Offer the client oral fluids to at least 2500 to 3000 mL/day
Correct Answers B, A, C, D
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia has a new prescription
for tamsulosin. Which statement about tamsulosin is most
important to include when teaching this client?
A. "This medication will improve your symptoms by shrinking
the prostate"
B. "The force of your urinary stream will probably increase"
, C. "Your blood pressure might decrease as a result of taking this
medication"
D. "You should avoid sitting up or standing up too quickly"
Correct Answers D. "You should avoid sitting up or standing up
too quickly"
A client with cancer of the prostate requests the urinal at
frequent intervals but either does not void or voids in very small
amounts. What does the nurse conclude is most likely the
causative factor?
A. Edema
B. Dysuria
C. Retention
D. Suppression Correct Answers C. Retention
A nurse is caring for a client with a continuous bladder
irrigation. Which is the most important nursing action?
A. Monitoring urinary specific gravity to determine hydration
B. Subtracting irrigant from output to determine urine volume
C. Recording urinary output every hour to determine kidney
function
D. Obtaining a 24-hour urine specimen to determine urine
concentration Correct Answers B. Subtracting irrigant from
output to determine urine volume
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which information about this condition is
important for the nurse to consider when caring for the client?
A. It is a congenital abnormality
B. A malignancy usually results
C. It predisposes to hydronephrosis
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