Complete the following case study: Chapter 54 :: Patient with Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Complete the following case study: Chapter 54 :: Patient with Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Overview
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a benign enlargement of the prostate gland, is the most common urologic problem in adult men. This enlargement gradually compresses the urethra, eventually leading to partial or complete obstruction. The location of the enlargement, rather than the size, is most significant in the development of obstructive symptoms. For example, it is possible for mild hyperplasia to cause severe obstruction. It is also possible for BPH to cause few obstructive symptoms.
Although the cause of BPH is not completely understood, it is thought that BPH results from hormonal changes associated with the aging process. BPH places the patient at risk for urinary tract infections, calculi, and possible kidney damage from retrograde pressure of urine. interprofessional care focuses on restoring bladder drainage, relieving patient symptoms, and preventing or treating complications of BPH. Treatment consists of active surveillance (“watchful waiting”), dietary changes, timed voiding, drug therapy, minimally invasive therapy, and surgical intervention.
Objectives
Identify relevant assessment data for a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Evaluate results of diagnostic studies for a patient with BPH.
Describe treatment options for a patient with BPH.
Develop a nursing plan of care for a patient with BPH.
Prioritize nursing care of a patient following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Appropriately delegate nursing care of a patient following a TURP.
Develop an individualized teaching plan for a patient following TURP.
Case Study
R.W. is a 63-year-old banker who is seen by his health care provider for his annual physical. He reports that he has been having trouble with urination because it takes longer to initiate a flow of urine and it is difficult to keep it going once he starts. He also states that he has to get up several times at night to urinate. R.W. is 5’10” tall and weighs 210 lb. His past medical history is positive for hypertension, chronic atrial fibrillation, and osteoarthritis of his knees that prevent him from participating in any physical activity. His current medications include metoprolol (Lopressor), warfarin (Coumadin), and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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