Read the Health Record Information Found Below: Abd: Mild Distention

question 16

Multiple Choice

Read the health record information found below: Abd: Mild distention. Fullness and discomfort of suprapubic area.
Neuro: Normal reflexes and strength of the lower extremities, normal sphincter tone.
Gross appearance of penis: No meatal stenosis, easily retractable foreskin, no penile ulcers.
DRE: Enlarged prostate of 3 finger breadths. No prostatorrhea.
Labs: Elevated PSA. UA normal. UCx negative. BMP normal.
Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

• A) The opening of the patient's urethra is small (narrow).
• B) The patient did not have any discharge from the prostate.
• C) The patient exhibited symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia or benign prostate hypertrophy.
• D) The patient had a digital rectal exam, an examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum.
• E) The patient has elevated prostate-specific antigen.

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