The nurse is providing follow-up care for a patient was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for the nurse to include in the patient's plan of care?

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BPH can cause urinary retention, which can lead to impaired urinary elimination. This is a priority nursing diagnosis since it can lead to complications such as urinary tract infections and kidney damage. The other options are not as relevant to BPH.

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