A 58-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Benign

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Multiple Choice

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?

• A) Provide teaching about medications for erectile dysfunction (ED).
• B) Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function.
• C) Offer reassurance that sperm production is not affected by TURP.
• D) Discuss alternative methods of sexual expression besides intercourse.

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