Prostate Cancer NCLEX Questions and

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Prostate Cancer NCLEX Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass

A nurse is teaching a client about early signs of prostate cancer. Which symptom should the client report immediately?✔✔ A. Difficulty starting urination

• Increased appetite
• Night sweats
• Shortness of breath

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer?

• Chest X-ray

✔✔ B. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test

• Colonoscopy
• Urinalysis

A client with prostate cancer asks why a digital rectal exam (DRE) is important. What is the best nurse response?✔✔ A. "It helps detect any abnormal growths in the prostate." 1 / 4

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• "It evaluates your kidney function."
• "It checks your colon for cancer."
• "It measures blood sugar levels."

Which finding would most likely suggest the presence of prostate cancer?

• Decreased urinary output
• Weight gain

✔✔ C. Hard, irregular prostate on palpation

• Low blood pressure

What is the most common site for metastasis from prostate cancer?✔✔ A. Bones

• Brain
• Lungs
• Liver

A client asks about risk factors for prostate cancer. The nurse correctly identifies which of the following as a major risk factor? 2 / 4

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✔✔ A. Increasing age

• High calcium intake
• Female gender
• Low blood sugar

A client is scheduled for a prostate biopsy. What statement by the client indicates understanding?

• "I will need to fast for 24 hours before the procedure."
• "I won't be able to walk for a week afterward."

✔✔ C. "They will take small tissue samples to check for cancer cells."

• "It is done through an abdominal incision."

What is a common side effect following a prostatectomy?✔✔ A. Urinary incontinence

• Weight loss
• Insomnia
• Constipation
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After a prostatectomy, the nurse should teach the client to report which of the following immediately?

• Mild blood in the urine

✔✔ B. Inability to urinate

• Occasional dribbling
• Mild discomfort

A client receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer is at risk for which common side effect?✔✔ A. Hot flashes

• Increased hair growth
• Decreased appetite
• Constipation

Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer?

• Apply ice packs to the pelvis

✔✔ B. Monitor for signs of rectal bleeding

• Restrict fluid intake
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