The nurse is providing care to a client in the healthcare clinic. The client's brother was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and wants to know if he is also at risk
Which item in the client's history increases the risk for BPH?
A) Increased levels of progesterone
B) Increased levels of estrogen
C) 35 years of age
D) Testicle removal due to cancer
Answer: B
Client's with increased levels of estrogen are at an increased risk for developing BPH. Client's younger than 40 years of age are at a decreased risk for BPH. Having testicles removed prior to puberty due to cancer also decreases the risk of BPH.
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