Which Question Should the Nurse Ask When Assessing a 60-Yr-Old

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which question should the nurse ask when assessing a 60-yr-old patient who has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) ?

• A)"Have you noticed any unusual discharge from your penis?"
• B)"Has there been any change in your sex life in the past year?"
• C)"Has there been a decrease in the force of your urinary stream?"
• D)"Have you been experiencing any difficulty in achieving an erection?"

Understand and articulate the dietary and lifestyle modifications that promote healthy gastrointestinal function.

Accurately assess gastrointestinal function using patient history and physical examination techniques.

Provide effective nursing care for patients with constipation, diarrhea, and fecal impaction.

Educate patients on the proper use and care of assistive devices for bowel elimination, including bedpans and ostomy appliances.

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