A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and seems sad and irritable. After assessing the client's behavior, which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate?

Question

a. "The urine incontinence should not prevent you from socializing."
b. "You seem depressed and should seek more pleasant things to do."
c. "It is common for men at your age to have changes in mood."
d. "Nocturia could cause interruption of your sleep and cause changes in mood."

Answer 1

ANS: D
Frequent visits to the bathroom during the night could cause sleep interruptions and affect the client's mood and mental status. Incontinence could cause the client to feel embarrassment and cause him to limit his activities outside the home. The social isolation could lead to clinical depression and should be treated professionally. The nurse should not give advice before exploring the client's response to his change in behavior. The statement about age has no validity.