Enlargement of the prostate gland in older men
a. Indicates the presence of cancer
b. Decreases the incidence of urinary inconti-nence for older men
c. Is a normal aging change
d. Is related to a high incidence of impotence for older men
C
Benign enlargement of the prostate is a normal aging change. Responses A, B, and D are incorrect. Prostate enlargement is not always related to the presence of cancer. Enlargement of the prostate can cause urethral obstruction and is the primary cause of overflow incontinence and urinary dribbling. Prostate enlargement is not related to impotence.
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