A 65-year-old male patient complains of problems emptying his bladder, especially at night. The nurse realizes that the patient is demonstrating symptoms of which health problem?

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The symptoms of difficulty emptying the bladder, especially at night, are indicative of urinary retention, which is a common symptom of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in older men. Urinary tract infection (B) may cause painful urination and increased frequency, but not necessarily difficulty emptying the bladder. Bladder cancer (C) and testicular cancer (D) may present with different symptoms, such as blood in urine or pain in the affected area.

A 65-Year-Old Male Patient Complains of Problems Emptying His Bladder