A Male Patient Reports Difficulty Starting a Urine Stream and a Weak

question 4

Multiple Choice

A male patient reports difficulty starting a urine stream and a weak urine flow.When prompted to seek medical attention,the patient asks why,as it's "obviously" benign prostatic hypertrophy.What response by the nurse is best?

• A)"You never know;it could be cancer."
• B)"You should have any change checked out."
• C)"Only the physician can make a diagnosis."
• D)"BPH and prostate cancer have similar symptoms."

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