A client with BPH is prescribed a combination therapy of an alpha-blocker and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The nurse should explain that this combination is used to:

A. While urinary tract infections can occur in clients with BPH, they do not typically present with severe pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and testicles.

B. Testicular cancer does not typically cause pain in the lower abdomen and is not directly related to BPH.

C. This is the correct answer. Severe pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and testicles can be indicative of kidney stones, which may occur as a complication of BPH. Urinary retention and stasis in the bladder can lead to the formation of stones.

D. Prostate cancer may cause symptoms similar to BPH, but sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and testicles is not a typical presentation of prostate cancer.

A. This is the correct answer. In cases of acute urinary retention, immediate relief is achieved through catheterization to drain the bladder and relieve the obstruction caused by the enlarged prostate.

B. Medications to reduce bladder spasms may be used as an adjunct to catheterization in managing urinary retention but are not the primary intervention for relieving the obstruction.

C. Invasive surgical intervention may be considered for persistent or severe cases of BPH, but it is not the initial step in managing acute urinary retention.

D. Increased fluid intake may be beneficial for overall bladder health but will not directly relieve the obstruction causing acute urinary retention.

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