A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) . The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the disease when which statement is made?

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A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the disease when which statement is made?

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Medications for BPH manage symptoms but do not cure the condition (A). Antihistamines can worsen urinary symptoms by causing urinary retention (B). Caffeine can irritate the bladder and worsen symptoms (C). Avoiding fluids in the evening can help reduce nighttime urination (E). Surgery is not always the best or first-line treatment for BPH (D).

A Patient Is Being Treated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)