While giving a history, a patient reports having a weak urinary stream and feeling that his bladder is not empty after urination. Based on these data, what finding does the nurse anticipate upon examination?
a. An enlarged prostate gland palpated on the anterior wall of the rectum
b. An indirect hernia palpated through the inguinal ring when the patient coughs
c. The foreskin of the penis cannot be returned to position after retraction behind the glans
d. A nodular prostate gland palpated on the posterior wall of the rectum
ANS: A
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