A client who has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia ...

[justinmsk]

A client who has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not want to take medication to treat the disorder. The nurse instructs the client that if this disorder is left untreated, possible complications include:
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. urinary tract infections.
  2. incontinence of urine.
  3. blood in the urine.
  4. impaired kidney function.
  5. prostate cancer.

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse realizes a client is experiencing adverse effects of finasteride (Proscar). What did the nurse assess in this client?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Gynecomastia
  2. Body rash
  3. Transient dizziness
  4. Blue-tinged vision
  5. Weight loss

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Recurrent urinary tract infections are one serious complication of untreated BPH.
Rationale 2: Serious complications of untreated BPH include incontinence of urine.
Rationale 3: Serious complications of untreated BPH include gross hematuria.
Rationale 4: Chronic renal failure is a serious complication of untreated BPH.
Rationale 5: BPH is not considered a precursor to prostate cancer.
Global Rationale: Recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, gross hematuria, and renal failure are serious complications of untreated BPH. BPH is not a precursor to prostate cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Finasteride (Proscar) can cause gynecomastia.
Rationale 2: Finasteride (Proscar) can cause a rash.
Rationale 3: Finasteride (Proscar) can cause dizziness.
Rationale 4: Finasteride (Proscar) does not cause blue-tinged vision.
Rationale 5: Finasteride (Proscar) does not cause weight loss.
Global Rationale: Finasteride (Proscar) can cause gynecomastia, rash, and dizziness. It does not result in blue-tinged vision or weight loss.