The nurse is instructing a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia about techniques to reduce urinary retention. What should these instructions include?
A. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
B. Over-the-counter cold remedies are permitted with other medications.
C. Urinate until all of the urine is drained from the bladder.
D. Encourage ingesting large amounts of fluids at one time.
Answer: A
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