After experiencing several months of worsening nocturia, a patient has been assessed for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and has begun drug treatment. In addition to nocturia, what other sign or symptom is most likely to accompany BPH?
A) Hematuria
B) Erectile dysfunction
C) Urinary frequency
D) Flank pain
C
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Clinical manifestations of BPH include urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency, dribbling, and decreased force of the urinary stream. Hematuria, ED, and flank pain are not characteristic of this problem.
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