Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( 42 Questions)

A client with BPH complains of difficulty starting a urine stream and a weak urine flow. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as indicative of:


Correct Answer: D

A. Acute urinary retention is characterized by the sudden inability to pass urine, resulting in severe pain and discomfort. Difficulty starting a urine stream and a weak urine flow are characteristic of obstructive voiding symptoms, not acute urinary retention.

B. Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine and is not associated with difficulty starting a urine stream or a weak urine flow.

C. Stress urinary incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence characterized by urine leakage during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing. It is not related to the symptoms described in the question.

D. This is the correct answer. Difficulty starting a urine stream and a weak urine flow are obstructive voiding symptoms commonly seen in clients with BPH due to the enlargement of the prostate gland, which obstructs the urethra.




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