A male client comes to the emergency department complaining of nocturia and nonspecific fullness in the lower pelvic region. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask the client?
1. "Are you constipated?"
2. "Are you sexually active?"
3. "How old are you?"
4. "Do you take daily showers?"
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Constipation could cause the feeling of fullness, but not the nocturia.
Rationale 2: The sexual activity of the client may be important, but this question would not be specific enough.
Rationale 3: The age of the client would help determine the etiology of the problem; these are common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Rationale 4: Asking about daily hygiene is not an issue at this time.
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