A client is having a routine prostate examination. An important question that the nurse would ask at this time is:
1. "Do you have difficulty with urination?"
2. "Do you experience constipation?"
3. "Do you have polyuria in the morning?"
4. "Do you take laxatives or stool softeners?"
"Do you have difficulty with urination?"
Rationale: When the prostate is enlarged, it disrupts urinary flow and causes several urinary symptoms. Experiencing constipation is not associated with the prostate gland. Polyuria in the morning does not indicate any signs of prostate disease. Taking laxatives or stool softeners does not affect the function of the prostate.
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