The instruction that will increase the comfort of a patient who is recovering from prostatitis is to suggest that the patient:
1. avoid bathing for 2 days.
2. exercise.
3. take stool softeners.
4. limit his fluid intake.
3
Stool softeners may be prescribed to prevent constipation, which is painful with prostatitis. Fluid intake is encouraged to reduce the risk of constipation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1085
OBJ: 5 TOP: Prostatitis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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