During a health history interview, a male client tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What is the name of this symptom?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Urinary retention
C) Involuntary voiding
D) Urinary frequency

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The symptom described is urinary retention, which is often associated with an enlarged prostate. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, involuntary voiding refers to the inability to control when you urinate, and urinary frequency describes the need to urinate frequently.

During a Health History Interview, a Male Client Tells the Nurse