An 86-year-old patient has just been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). While discussing the condition with the nurse, the patient shakes his head and states, "I thought this disease was more common in middle-aged men
" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. "I understand how you feel."
2. "No one really knows why this happens in older men."
3. "This disease is most common in men between the ages of 40 and 55."
4. "This condition is seen in about 90% of men your age."
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Rationale 1: Saying that one understands that the patient is upset does not meet the needs of the interaction.
Rationale 2: The disease is the result of an overgrowth of prostatic tissue.
Rationale 3: The incidence of BPH increases with aging and is not highest in middle age.
Rationale 4: The disorder is seen in up to 90% of men age 85 and older.
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