A nurse is preparing to give a presentation at a community ...

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A nurse is preparing to give a presentation at a community screening program on prostate cancer. What information should the nurse include?
 
  1. Prostate cancer has a low incidence of metastasis to other organs.
  2. African Americans are considered at highest risk for this cancer.
  3. A diet high in dairy products is a risk factor.
  4. Annual digital rectal exams (DRE) are recommended after age 65.

Question 2

A male client is prescribed tadalafil (Cialis). What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Do not take more than once per day.
  2. Report an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
  3. Chest pain is expected when taking this medication.
  4. The effects of the medication may diminish after 2 to 36 hours.
  5. The medication should be taken 10 minutes before sexual activity.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Metastasis is common.
2. African American males have a high incidence of prostate cancer.
3. A diet high in animal fat is a risk factor.
4. DREs are recommended at age 50.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 4

1. This medication should not be taken more than once per day.
2. An erection lasting more than 4 hours should be reported.
3. Chest pain should be reported. It is not expected.
4. The effects of this medication may be reduced after 2 to 36 hours.
5. Take the drug approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity.