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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?
Vibration
An oscillation or periodic movement of particles in a medium or object.
Skin Stretching
The expansion of the skin due to factors such as growth, weight gain, or external forces.
Endorphins
Endorphins are neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators, often released in response to stress and pain.
Morphine
A potent opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used to treat severe pain.
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