The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which items in the client's health history may have contributed to this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
A) Excessive exercise
B) Diet high in meat and fats
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African-American ethnicity
Answer: B, D, E
Although the exact cause is unknown, risk factors associated with BPH are increasing age, men of African-American descent, and a diet high in meat and fat. No link has been made to milk or exercise.
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