Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) ( 16 Questions)

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A client with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) asks the nurse about the cause of their urinary symptoms.
Which response by the nurse accurately explains the pathophysiology of BPH?

Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect.

BPH is not primarily caused by an excess of estrogen.

While hormonal changes are involved, it is the increase in dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone, that leads to prostate tissue overgrowth.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is incorrect.

The prostate gland in BPH does not shrink but rather enlarges, leading to urinary symptoms.

Choice C rationale:

This is the correct answer.

BPH is caused by hormonal changes, particularly an increase in dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which leads to prostate tissue overgrowth.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect.

BPH is not caused by an infection in the urinary tract.

While urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause similar symptoms, they are not the underlying cause of BPH.




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