Nurse Teaching on Advantages of Timed Voiding

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding advantages of timed voiding as follows: Timed voiding allows an individual to void and empty the bladder on a timely schedule, but not waiting for the urge to urinate. By encouraging to empty the bladder completely and frequently, this technique helps prevent any back-up of urine in the bladder and thus helps men with prostate enlargement. As the bladder is emptied frequently, timed voiding helps to prevent overfilling of the bladder, [...]

Timed Voiding

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding timed voiding as follows: Timed voiding pattern is a behavior therapy of bladder retraining. Timed voiding helps to address urinary problems, such as, incontinence, incomplete emptying of bladder, reduced bladder capacity, and frequent urge to urinate. This technique allows an individual to void and empty the bladder on a timely schedule, but not waiting for the urge to urinate. Upon gaining control over the technique, individuals can slowly increase the time [...]

Complications of Chemotherapy for Treatment of Prostate Cancer-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of chemotherapy for treatment of prostate cancer as follows: As prostate gland is located close to urinary system (urinary bladder & urethra) and sexual organs (penis), the surgery can have an impact on these neighboring organs, thus affecting urine flow and sexual performance. Complications of chemotherapy for prostate cancer treatment include Perineal pain and bruising: Damage to the perineal skin from insertion of the ablation needles can result in pain and tenderness [...]

Complications of Chemotherapy for Treatment of Prostate Cancer-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of chemotherapy for treatment of prostate cancer as follows: As prostate gland is located close to urinary system (urinary bladder & urethra) and sexual organs (penis), the surgery can have an impact on these neighboring organs, thus affecting urine flow and sexual performance. Complications of chemotherapy for prostate cancer treatment include Urinary incontinence: Ablation treatment measures could damage the nerves controlling the urine flow and muscles in the pelvic floor helping with [...]

Complications of Chemotherapy for Treatment of Prostate Cancer-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of chemotherapy for treatment of prostate cancer as follows: As prostate gland is located close to urinary system (urinary bladder & urethra) and sexual organs (penis), the surgery can have an impact on these neighboring organs, thus affecting urine flow and sexual performance. Complications of chemotherapy for prostate cancer treatment include Blood in urine: During the immediate post-ablation phase, damage to the prostate gland and neighboring structures due to treatment measures can [...]