The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic ...

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
 
  A) I have decreased oral intake at night.
  B) I recently had a vasectomy.
  C) I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.
  D) I am taking over-the-counter saw palmetto.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining hepatitis to a high school health occupations class. The students all volunteer examples of how hepatitis is transmitted. Which student statement indicates the need further education?
 
  A) Body piercing or tattoo with infected equipment.
  B) Contaminated food or fluids.
  C) Alcoholism or drug overdose.
  D) Bite of an infected mosquito or tick.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Use of cold medications can increase symptoms because of their anticholinergic properties. Use of saw palmetto and decreased oral intake at night may resolve symptoms. A vasectomy does not affect the symptoms of BPH.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

The student who believes the bite of a mosquito or tick will transmit hepatitis is incorrect and needs further education. The students who said that infected needles, contaminated food or fluids, alcoholism or drug overdose can cause different types of hepatitis were correct and do not require further education.

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