A male client of Japanese descent complains of symptoms if urinary frequency and asks the nurse if he has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "The tests will confirm or deny the diagnosis, but men of Japanese descent are not at high risk for this disease.".
2. "No, you do not have BPH as you are of Asian descent.".
3. "No, you are not old enough yet to have the disease.".
4. "Where did you get an idea like that?"
1. "The tests will confirm or deny the diagnosis, but men of Japanese descent are not at high risk for this disease.".
Rationale:
The nurse is always honest in replying to a client. The nurse tells the client that the tests will provide the actual results but that he is in a low risk category. Telling the client that he does not have the disease is not wise as, Japanese or not, he could have BPH. Asking a client where he got that idea is demeaning.
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