A Patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with Mild Obstruction

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with mild obstruction tells the nurse, "My symptoms have gotten a lot worse this week." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "The prostate gland normally changes slightly in size from day to day, and this may be making your symptoms worse."
• B) "Have you been taking any over-the-counter (OTC) medications recently?"
• C) "Have you talked to the doctor about surgical procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate?"
• D) "I will talk to the doctor about ordering a prostate specific antigen test."

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