Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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The nurse is conducting a prostate screening clinic. Which sign of prostatism should the nurse question each client about?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Signs of prostatism that may be reported to the nurse are reduced force and size of urinary stream, intermittent stream, hesitancy in beginning the flow of urine, inability to stop urinating quickly, a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying after voiding, and an increase in episodes of nocturia. These symptoms are the result of pressure of the enlarging prostate on the client's urethra.