A patient is found to have prostatic hypertrophy of unknown etiology.Which of the following biopsy procedures should the nurse expect to be performed to assist in diagnosing this condition?
A)Lymph node
B)Muscle
C)Prostate
D)Skin

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Prostatic hypertrophy would require a biopsy of the prostate gland to confirm the diagnosis, as this condition specifically involves the prostate. Biopsies of lymph nodes, muscle, or skin would not provide diagnostic information for prostatic hypertrophy.

A Patient Is Found to Have Prostatic Hypertrophy of Unknown