what is BPH?
A patient ask, " is BPH cancer?" what is your best response?
No, BPH is a benign ( non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate.
A patient wakes up multiple times at night to urinate. What is the term for this?
Nocturia
Which physical exam can help assess prostate enlargement?
Digital rectal exam
name one key nursing intervention for a patient with BPH
Monitor Urine output, bladder scan, teach patient to empty bladder fully
Which type of medication relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate to improve urine flow?
Alpha blockers
The enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, blocking urine flow.
Why do patients wake up at night to pee?
Bladder doesn't empty fully
Why is a urine test done?
List One patient education tip for managing BPH
Limit fluids at night, avoid caffeine/ alcohol, report no urine output, take meds as prescribed.
What does TURP stand for?
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
Where is the prostate located?
Below the bladder, surrounding the urethra
Notify the provider immediately, patient may need catheterization.
A patient has symptoms of BPH. Which diagnostic test helps measure how much urine remains in the bladder after urination?
Bladder scan/ Post-void residual
why should patients not hold their urine?
To prevent retention and bladder damage
Which treatment is used if medications don't work?
Surgery or laser surgery
How does BPH affect urination?
Enlarged prostate presses on the urethra
what happens if urine is blocked too long?
Urinary retention
Name two tests a provider may use to diagnose BPH
Digital rectal exam, PSA Blood test, urine test, ultrasound, bladder scan
what should a patient report immediately?
No urine output, blood in urine, or severe pain
When are surgical options considered for BPH?
When medications don't relieve symptoms or complications occur
What does BPH stand for?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Name one sentence of BPH?
weak stream, urgency, nocturia.
Why is a PSA test done in men with BPH symptoms?
To check prostate health and rule out other prostate conditions.