Which factor(s) increase a patient's risk for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? (select all that apply.)
a. Increasing age
b. Smoking
c. Functioning testes
d. Infrequent ejaculation
e. Neurogenic bladder
A, C
Major risk factors for BPH include increasing age in conjunction with functioning testes. Smok-ing, infrequent ejaculation, and neurogenic bladder are not significant risk factors for BPH.
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1. Physical development. 2. Psychosocial development. 3. Cognitive development. 4. Moral development.
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a. Address the patient by name at every opportunity. b. Use direct questions to inquire about the patient's concerns relative to health and end-of-life issues. c. Complete care with a minimum of conversation to encourage questions from the patient. d. Provide empathetic touching during care to show concern. e. Sit down in the room to converse with the patient.
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A. Safe person to interact with B. New friend C. Stranger D. Peer