A client is interested in learning about the risk factors for ...

[magmichele12]

A client is interested in learning about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which factors does the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Family history of prostate cancer
  b. Smoking
  c. Obesity
  d. Advanced age
  e. Eating too much red meat
  f.
  Race

Question 2

The nurse is administering finasteride (Proscar) and doxazosin (Cardura) to a 67-year-old client with benign prostatic hyperplasia. What precautions are related to the side effects of these medications? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Assessing for blood pressure changes when lying, sitting, and arising from the bed
  b. Immediately reporting any change in the alanine aminotransferase laboratory test
  c. Teaching the client about the possibility of increased libido with these medications
  d. Taking the client's pulse rate for a minute in anticipation of bradycardia
  e. Asking the client to report any weakness, light-headedness, or dizziness

[Brummell1998]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E, F
Advanced family history of prostate cancer, age, a diet high in animal fat, and race are all risk factors for prostate cancer. Smoking and obesity are not known risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Both the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) and the alpha1-selective blocking agents can cause orthostatic (postural) hypotension and liver dysfunction. The 5-ARI agent (Proscar) can cause a decreased libido rather than an increased sexual drive. The alpha-blocking drug (Cardura) can cause tachycardia rather than bradycardia.

[magmichele12]

TYSM

[LVPMS]

Excellent