A client being started on the medication finasteride (Proscar) asks the nurse how the medication will help to treat his enlarged prostate. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. Proscar decreases the production of urine.
2. Proscar reduces the production of a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth.
3. Proscar promotes contraction of the bladder to help expel the urine more easily.
4. Proscar decreases the inflammation of the prostate gland.
Question 2During an assessment the nurse suspects that a female client is experiencing menopause. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Moodiness
2. Increased appetite
3. Nighttime sweating
4. Sudden feelings of heat
5. Irregular menstrual periods
Question 3The nurse is participating in a community education program. When should the nurse explain that premenopausal women should perform breast self-examination (BSE)?
1. During ovulation
2. Shortly after the menstrual period
3. During the menstrual period
4. Just before the menstrual period
Question 4During a high school presentation the nurse reviews the function of testosterone in the male reproductive system. What should the nurse include during this discussion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Supports the libido
2. Promotes metabolism
3. Promotes bone growth
4. Promotes fat metabolism
5. Promotes muscle growth
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