For a client with mild benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) who will be treated conservatively, the nurse would advise the client to
a. avoid alcoholic beverages.
b. limit fluid intake.
c. limit sexual intercourse.
d. void every couple of hours.
A
The nurse should advise the client to (a) void whenever the urge is felt (do not put it off), (b) avoid taking large quantities of fluid over a short period, and (3) avoid alcohol, because its di-uretic effect, with the volume of fluid, increases bladder distention.
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A nurse considers interdependence among organizations when planning health interventions for the community. Which of the following categories of theories is being applied?
a. Structural contingency b. Organizational c. Resource dependence d. Systems
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a. Check his blood sugar b. Have him drink 4 oz of juice c. Call 911 d. Ask him about his usual eating habits
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a. K b. D c. E d. B12