Which of the following men is most likely to experience a loss of sexual function?
A) Mr. E, age 70, who has recently been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
B) Mr. J, age 70, who had a transurethral prostate resection (TURP) 6 weeks prior.
C) Mr. Y, age 65, who has had a radical prostatectomy.
D) Mr. U, age 73, who is undergoing radiation treatment for his prostate cancer.
C
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While radiation therapy, BPH, and TURP can result in a loss of sexual function, this result is certain with a radical prostatectomy.
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