An older male patient is upset to learn about the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this health problem?
a. This health problem is a precursor to prostate cancer.
b. 75% of men over the age of 70 have this health problem.
c. 50% of men with this health problem need the prostate removed.
d. 25% of men with this health problem will have erectile dysfunction.
ANS: B
Enlargement of the prostate gland is a normal process in older men. It begins at about age 50 and happens in 75% of men older than age 70. A. This health problem does not lead to prostate cancer. C. D. Men with this health problem do not need to have the prostate gland removed and erectile dysfunction is not associated with this health problem.
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