A 66-year-old male client has had a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for several months and is now slated for transurethral prostate resection (TURP) surgery
The man states to the nurse, "Finally I'll be able to get my sex life back in order.". How can the nurse best respond? A) Tell the client that the surgery is likely to result in erectile dysfunction
B) Explain that the surgery is unlikely to bring a rejuvenation of sexual performance
C) Explain that while sexual performance is likely to improve, incontinence is often a consequence of the surgery.
D) Tell the client that there will probably be no effect on sexual performance.
B
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While impotence is not a certainty after a TURP, the surgery is not likely to greatly enhance sexual performance either. The surgery normally resolves rather than causes incontinence.
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