A Nurse Teaches a Client Who Underwent Insertion of a Prostatic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse teaches a client who underwent insertion of a prostatic stent 5 weeks ago to be sure to tell all care providers about this procedure. When the client asks about the reason for this instruction, the nurse would reply that

• A) increased frequency of assessment for prostatic cancer is needed.
• B) ongoing antibiotic therapy will be needed for 1 year.
• C) the client should not be catheterized through the stent for at least 3 months.
• D) the client should not undergo magnetic resonance imaging.

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