Which of the following would a nurse include in a teaching plan for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia who is not yet a candidate for surgery?
A) Maintaining optimal bladder emptying
B) Using appropriate coping to allay anxiety
C) Performing deep breathing exercises periodically
D) Doing leg exercises at least daily
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For the client with benign prostatic hyperplasia who is not yet a candidate for surgery, the nurse would teach a client how to maintain optimal bladder emptying. The surgical client requires support and information to allay anxiety. The nurse teaches deep breathing and leg exercises for the client who is to have surgery.
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