When caring for a male client scheduled for a prostatectomy due to cancer,the nurse would expect which of the following assessment findings to be present?

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A prostatectomy for cancer is often indicated when there is an increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels (C), which is a marker for prostate cancer. Symptoms related to urinary obstruction such as dribbling of urine (D) and difficulty initiating the urine stream (E) are common due to the tumor pressing on the urethra. Enlargement of the scrotal sac (A) and pyuria (B) are not directly related to prostate cancer or its surgical treatment.

When Caring for a Male Client Scheduled for a Prostatectomy