A patient has presented at the clinic with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. What symptoms would indicate that this patient has chronic urinary retention?
A) Hypertension
B) Fever
C) Tachycardia
D) Azotemia
Ans: D
Feedback: Hypertension, fever, and tachycardia would not be associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Azotemia is an accumulation of nitrogenous waste products and renal failure can occur with chronic urinary retention and large residual volumes.
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