A 79-Yr-Old Patient Has Been Admitted with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 79-yr-old patient has been admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is most appropriate to include in the nursing plan of care?

• A)Limit fluid intake to no more than 1000 mL/day.
• B)Leave a light on in the bathroom during the night.
• C)Ask the patient to use a urinal so that urine can be measured.
• D)Pad the patient's bed to accommodate overflow incontinence.

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