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A 58-year-old patient who has been recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tells the nurse that he does not want to have a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) because it might affect his ability to maintain an erection during intercourse.Which action should the nurse take?
Pain Relief
The process of alleviating or reducing pain through various interventions, including medication, physical therapy, and alternative therapies.
Therapeutic Plateau
A stage in recovery or treatment where no significant improvement is observed, indicating that the current intervention has reached its maximum benefit.
Antibiotics
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Half-Life
The time required for a quantity to reduce to half its initial value.
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