An elderly male patient visits his primary care provider because of burning on urination and production of urine that he describes as "foul smelling." The health care provider should assess the patient for which of the following factors that may dispose him to urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
A. High-purine diet
B. Sedentary lifestyle
C. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
D. Recent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Answer: C. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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a. orders b. data c. information d. wisdom
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).