The nurse is providing teaching about lifestyle changes for an older client with BPH. Which statement made by the client indicates further teaching is required?
1. "I will avoid drinking alcohol."
2. "I will increase the fiber in my diet."
3. "I will decrease my intake of fluids."
4. "I will no longer take any antihistamines."
3. "I will decrease my intake of fluids."
Explanation: 1. Standard treatments for BPH include recommendations for lifestyle changes which include reducing the intake of of liquids (especially before sleep), avoiding caffeine and alcohol, avoiding medications with anticholinergic side effects (decongestants, antihistamines, antidepressants, and diuretics), bladder training, and preventing constipation.
2. Standard treatments for BPH include recommendations for lifestyle changes which include reducing the intake of of liquids (especially before sleep), avoiding caffeine and alcohol, avoiding medications with anticholinergic side effects (decongestants, antihistamines, antidepressants, and diuretics), bladder training, and preventing constipation.
3. A significant reduction in fluid intake may result in hypotension increasing the client's risk for falls. Teaching should be directed at decreasing the fluid intake before sleep.
4. Standard treatments for BPH include recommendations for lifestyle changes which include reducing the intake of of liquids (especially before sleep), avoiding caffeine and alcohol, avoiding medications with anticholinergic side effects (decongestants, antihistamines, antidepressants, and diuretics), bladder training, and preventing constipation.
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