Asked by Yahaira Barragan on Jun 26, 2024
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A 60-year-old man has just been told that he has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) . He has a friend who just died from cancer of the prostate and is concerned this will happen to him. How should the nurse respond?
A) "The swelling in your prostate is only temporary and will go away."
B) "We will treat you with chemotherapy so we can control the cancer."
C) "It would be very unusual for a man your age to have cancer of the prostate."
D) "The enlargement of your prostate is caused by hormonal changes, and not cancer."
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
A condition in men characterized by an enlarged prostate gland which can cause urinary problems.
Hormonal Changes
Alterations in the levels of hormones in the body, which can affect various bodily functions and mood.
Prostate Cancer
A form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland of men, often detected through PSA testing or digital rectal exam.
- Identify the characteristics of normal and abnormal prostate gland findings.
- Understand the importance of early detection and screening methods for colorectal and prostate cancers.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics of normal and abnormal prostate gland findings.
- Understand the importance of early detection and screening methods for colorectal and prostate cancers.
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