The nurse is caring for a preoperative client who will undergo a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The client expresses anxiety about the possible effects of the surgery on their sexual function.

Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is caring for a preoperative client who will undergo a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The client expresses anxiety about the possible effects of the surgery on their sexual function.  
 
   Which of the following responses by the nurse is the  most  appropriate? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"You can share any of your questions and concerns with me."

Answer

"This surgery will not affect your sexual function."

Answer

"It is best to discuss this with your partner."

Answer

"It's okay, everybody feels this way going into the surgery."

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