Which questions are appropriate for a symptom analysis of a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia? Select all that apply
a. "How often have you found that you stopped and started again several times when you urinated?"
b. "How often have you had to urinate again less than 2 hours after you finished urinating?"
c. "How often have you been incontinent of urine?"
d. "How often have you had constipation due to the enlarged prostate?"
e. "How often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?"
f. "How often have you had to get up during the night to urinate?"
ANS: A, B, E, F
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