A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the disease when which statement is made?

Question

1. "These medications are not a cure."
2. "Taking an antihistamine might make my problem worse."
3. "Avoiding caffeine intake may reduce my symptoms."
4. "Surgery is the best treatment for this condition."
5. "I should avoid drinking fluids in the late evening."

Answer 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The medications for BPH only slow the progress; they are not a cure.
Rationale 2: Antihistamines can cause constriction in the urethra and neck of the bladder, making symptoms worse.
Rationale 3: Avoidance of caffeine can reduce symptoms.
Rationale 4: The best treatment for this condition depends on the individual patient's findings.
Rationale 5: Avoidance of fluids in the late evening may help to reduce need to void at night.

Global Rationale: The medications for BPH only slow the progress; they are not a cure. Antihistamines can cause constriction in the urethra and neck of the bladder, making symptoms worse. Avoidance of caffeine can reduce symptoms. Avoidance of fluids in the late evening may help to reduce need to void at night. The best treatment for this condition depends on the individual patient's findings.