A 53-year-old male presents to the urologist with complaints of nocturia and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made
Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for additional teaching? 1. "There are nonsurgical treatment options available.".
2. "This condition may lead to cancer of the prostate.".
3. "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management.".
4. "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms.".
2. "This condition may lead to cancer of the prostate.".
Rationale:
This is a benign condition that does not necessarily progress to cancer. It is caused by an increase in size of the prostate gland and is seen in older males. There are nonsurgical treatments available, such as medication to shrink the gland or a surgical resection. Alpha blockers will help control the symptoms.
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