A client with BPH asks why his enlarged prostate is causing difficulty with urination. Which is the nurse's most accurate response?
a. "It compresses the urethra, blocking the flow of urine."
b. "It presses on the kidneys, decreasing urine formation."
c. "It secretes acids that weaken the bladder, causing dribbling."
d. "It destroys nerves, decreasing awareness of a full bladder."
A
The prostate gland encircles the urethra and bladder neck like a doughnut. Enlargement of the gland constricts the urethra and obstructs the outflow of urine by encroaching on the bladder opening. The other responses are inaccurate.
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