Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( 42 Questions)

A client is diagnosed with BPH and is experiencing difficulty starting a urine stream. The nurse should recognize this as a common symptom due to:


Correct Answer: A

A. This is the correct answer. Difficulty starting a urine stream is a common symptom of BPH and occurs because the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, obstructing the flow of urine.

B. Bladder spasms causing urinary retention are not a typical symptom of BPH.

C. Excessive fluid intake may lead to increased urinary frequency, but it is not directly related to difficulty starting a urine stream in BPH.

D. An enlarged bladder compressing the urethra is not a common symptom of BPH. Instead, it is the enlarged prostate that causes the obstruction.




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