Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when assessing a client who has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A)"Have you noticed any unusual discharge from your penis?"
B)"Has there been any change in your sex life in the last year?"
C)"Do you find it hard to initiate your urinary stream?"
D)"Have you been experiencing any difficulty in achieving an erection?"

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Enlargement of the prostate blocks the urethra, leading to urinary changes. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common problem of older men. It can alter normal urination, causing retention and difficulty in initiating the urinary stream. The other questions address possible problems with infection or sexual difficulties but would not be helpful in determining whether there were functional changes caused by BPH.

Which of the Following Questions Should the Nurse Ask When