When assessing a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia, which would the nurse consider a late finding?
A) Difficulty starting a flow of urine
B) A weak stream of urine
C) Nocturia
D) Urinary incontinence
D) Urinary incontinence
Explanation: A) These are all findings in benign prostatic hyperplasia, but as the bladder becomes more sensitive to the retention of urine, incontinence may result.
B) These are all findings in benign prostatic hyperplasia, but as the bladder becomes more sensitive to the retention of urine, incontinence may result.
C) These are all findings in benign prostatic hyperplasia, but as the bladder becomes more sensitive to the retention of urine, incontinence may result.
D) These are all findings in benign prostatic hyperplasia, but as the bladder becomes more sensitive to the retention of urine, incontinence may result.
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