Author Question: A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the clinic for ... (Read 40 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the clinic for complaints of burning and pain during urination. He is experiencing:

a. Dysuria.
b. Nocturia. c.
Polyuria. d.
Hematuria.

Question 2

When the nurse is conducting sexual history from a male adolescent, which statement would be most appropriate to use at the beginning of the interview?

a. Do you use condoms?
b. You don't masturbate, do you?
c. Have you had sex in the last 6 months?
d. Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity.

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dysuria (burning with urination) is common with acute cystitis, prostatitis, and urethritis. Nocturia is voiding during the night. Polyuria is voiding in excessive quantities. Hematuria is voiding with blood in the urine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The interview should begin with a permission statement, which conveys that it is normal and acceptable to think or feel a certain way. Sounding judgmental should be avoided.