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J.D. is a 64-year-old man who presents to the family practice complaining of increased urination at night and occasional...

J.D. is a 64-year-old man who presents to the family practice complaining of increased urination at night and occasional rectal bleeding. The patient has a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Vital signs are T 97.5, P 85, R 16, and BP 120/60.

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What medications/treatment would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
Describe the following terms: melena, hematochezia, BRBPR
Are there any preventative care screenings that the RN should assess for at this visit?

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1. *Life style modification advice

*Restriction of fluid intake in the evening

*Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake

*Moderate exercises

*Administer Desmopressin orally

2.☆ Melena : Melena is black tarry stool with or without visible blood. It is mainly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.

☆Hematochezia: It refers to fresh or bright red blood passes through the rectum in or with stool. The blood comes from the colon.

☆BRBPR : It is a short form that denotes bright red blood per rectum . It is mainly related to hematochezia or rectorrhagia

3 Yes, Provide preventive counseling to reduce caffeine and alcohol consumption. Screening for certain illnesses are preventive care measures .

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