1. Key for related items: Orange-Inability to Urinate Black-Infection Teal-Activity Intolerance Purple-Falling Blue-Low Self-Esteem
2. Pathophysiology - this condition can cause the urethra to be compressed, which leads to urine retention, frequent urination, urine dribbling, and kidney infections-if severe, complete blockage can occur requiring surgery.
3. Problem #1 inability to urinate -s/s: blockage of urethra and indwelling catheter
4. Potential Problem: infection- due to elevated WBC count and indwelling catheter
5. Potential problem: low self esteem -many men with bph experience loss of self-esteem because of the importance they place on penis functioning
6. Potential Problem: activity intolerance -due to age and hospitalization
7. Potential Problem: falling - due to age and indwelling catheter
8. Potential Problem: not enough nutrional intake-due to likely infection