A 78-year-old client has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The nurse should educate the client about the prevention or treatment of:
A)
constipation.
B)
urinary retention.
C)
recurrent headaches.
D)
urinary incontinence.
B
Explanation:
A)
Prostatic tumors often obstruct the bladder neck or urethra, causing urinary retention.
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B)
Prostatic tumors often obstruct the bladder neck or urethra, causing urinary retention.
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C)
Prostatic tumors often obstruct the bladder neck or urethra, causing urinary retention.
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D)
Prostatic tumors often obstruct the bladder neck or urethra, causing urinary retention.
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