A patient is having a routine prostate examination. Which question is an important part of this examination?
1. "Do you have polyuria in the morning?"
2. "Do you take laxatives or stool softeners?"
3. "Do you have difficulty with urination?"
4. "Do you experience constipation?"
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Rationale 1: Polyuria in the morning is not a sign of prostate disease.
Rationale 2: Taking laxatives or stool softeners does not affect the function of the prostate.
Rationale 3: When the prostate is enlarged, it disrupts urinary flow and causes several urinary symptoms.
Rationale 4: Experiencing constipation is not associated with the prostate gland.
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