The nurse is speaking with a male client who is to undergo a prostatectomy and his wife. The client asks the nurse what limitations he will have after he recovers from surgery
At the conclusion of the interview the nurse writes the plan of care, which includes which of the following diagnoses? (Select all that apply.) 1. Pain
2. Constipation
3. Sexual Dysfunction
4. Risk for Falls
5. Risk for Urge Urinary Incontinence
1. Pain
3. Sexual Dysfunction
5. Risk for Urge Urinary Incontinence
Rationale:
Following a prostatectomy, the client is most at risk for pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary stress incontinence. There is no reason to suspect that this client is at risk for constipation or falls.
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