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shenderson6

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Which information will the nurse teach a patient who has chronic prostatitis?
 
  a. Ibuprofen (Motrin) should provide good pain control.
  b. Prescribed antibiotics should be taken for 7 to 10 days.
  c. Intercourse or masturbation will help relieve symptoms.
  d. Cold packs used every 4 hours will decrease inflammation.

Question 2

The nurse will inform a patient with cancer of the prostate that side effects of leuprolide (Lupron) may include
 
  a. flushing.
  b. dizziness.
  c. infection.
  d. incontinence.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Ejaculation helps drain the prostate and relieve pain. Warm baths are recommended to reduce pain. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently prescribed but usually do not offer adequate pain relief. Antibiotics for chronic prostatitis are taken for 4 to 12 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hot flashes may occur with decreased testosterone production. Dizziness may occur with the alpha-blockers used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Urinary incontinence may occur after prostate surgery, but it is not an expected side effect of medication. Risk for infection is increased in patients receiving chemotherapy.



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