Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) ( 16 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse provides accurate guidance?
"You should avoid all physical activity to prevent worsening of your condition." Avoiding all physical activity is not a recommended strategy for managing or preventing BPH. In fact, regular physical activity can have positive effects on overall health, including maintaining a healthy weight and promoting prostate health.
"Only focus on managing diabetes; it has no impact on BPH." While managing diabetes is essential for overall health, it may not directly impact BPH development or progression. BPH is influenced by various factors, including age and hormonal changes, but diabetes management alone may not prevent BPH.
"Surgical interventions are the only way to prevent complications." This statement is not accurate. Surgical interventions are typically considered when conservative treatments fail to alleviate symptoms or when complications arise. They are not used as a primary prevention strategy for BPH. Lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring are the initial approaches to managing BPH and preventing complications.
Choice A rationale:
"You should avoid all physical activity to prevent worsening of your condition." Avoiding all physical activity is not a recommended strategy for managing or preventing BPH.
In fact, regular physical activity can have positive effects on overall health, including maintaining a healthy weight and promoting prostate health.
Choice C rationale:
"Only focus on managing diabetes; it has no impact on BPH." While managing diabetes is essential for overall health, it may not directly impact BPH development or progression.
BPH is influenced by various factors, including age and hormonal changes, but diabetes management alone may not prevent BPH.
Choice D rationale:
"Surgical interventions are the only way to prevent complications." This statement is not accurate.
Surgical interventions are typically considered when conservative treatments fail to alleviate symptoms or when complications arise.
They are not used as a primary prevention strategy for BPH.
Lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring are the initial approaches to managing BPH and preventing complications.