A 78-year-old patient presents at the clinic complaining of urinary problems. The patient tells the nurse that he experiences frequency, urgency, and has problems initiating and maintaining a urinary stream
Based on the patient's age, what would the nurse suspect? A) Enlarged prostate
B) Decreased bladder function
C) Increased kidney function
D) Partially obstructed ureter
A
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The ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra make up the rest of the urinary tract. The longer male urethra passes through the prostate gland, which may enlarge or become infected, a problem often associated with advancing age. The patient's advancing age does not increase the risk of decreased bladder function, increased kidney function, or partially obstructed ureter.
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