The nurse is planning instructions for a patient diagnosed with prostatitis. What should be included in these instructions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Increase fluid intake up to 3 liters per day.".
2. "Avoid alcohol and caffeine.".
3. "Keep in mind that prostatitis does not cause cancer.".
4. "Take antibiotics only when symptoms are present.".
5. "Withhold voiding for as long as possible.".
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Teaching for the man with prostatitis focuses on symptom management. Men with acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis should be taught to increase fluid intake to around 3 liters daily.
Rationale 2: Alcohol and caffeine can irritate the bladder, making symptoms worse.
Rationale 3: The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, and a history of prostatitis does not appear to increase the risk.
Rationale 4: It is important to teach the man to finish the course of antibiotic therapy.
Rationale 5: Men with acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis should be taught to void often.
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