A patient has presented at the clinic with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. What diagnostic findings would suggest that this patient has chronic urinary retention?
A) Hypertension
B) Peripheral edema
C) Tachycardia and other dysrhythmias
D) Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Ans: D
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Hypertension, edema, and tachycardia would not normally be associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Azotemia is an accumulation of nitrogenous waste products, and renal failure can occur with chronic urinary retention and large residual volumes.
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