A client with BPH is prescribed medication to relieve symptoms and reduce prostate size.
What class of medications, commonly used for this purpose, should the client expect to take?

Choice A rationale:

Surgery to remove the prostate is typically considered for patients with severe symptoms of BPH or when conservative measures are ineffective.

It is not the most suitable treatment option for a patient with mild symptoms or who is asymptomatic.

Choice B rationale:

Antibiotics are not the primary treatment for BPH.

BPH is a non-infectious condition, and antibiotics are used to treat infections.

Antibiotics are not indicated for the management of mild BPH symptoms or asymptomatic patients.

Choice D rationale:

A bladder scan to check for stones is not the most suitable initial treatment option for a patient with mild BPH symptoms or who is asymptomatic.

Bladder stones can occur as a complication of untreated BPH, but it is not the first-line approach for managing mild cases.

Choice C rationale:

Lifestyle modifications and watchful waiting are appropriate for a patient with mild symptoms or who is asymptomatic.

This approach involves monitoring the patient's condition, making dietary and lifestyle changes, and providing education on urinary symptoms.

It allows the patient to avoid invasive treatments unless their symptoms worsen, making it a suitable initial option for this population.

Choice A rationale:

Frequent headaches are not typically associated with BPH.

Headaches may be related to other health issues but are not specific to BPH.

Choice B rationale:

This is a correct choice.

A weak urinary stream is a common clinical presentation and symptom of BPH.

As the prostate gland enlarges, it can obstruct the flow of urine, leading to a weakened stream.

Choice C rationale:

Muscle pain is not a common symptom of BPH.

BPH primarily affects the prostate gland and the urinary system, leading to urinary symptoms, but it does not typically cause muscle pain.

Choice D rationale:

This is a correct choice.

Nocturia, which is the need to urinate frequently during the night, is a common symptom of BPH.

The enlarged prostate can put pressure on the bladder, causing the need to urinate more frequently.

Choice E rationale:

Chest pain is not typically associated with BPH.

Chest pain may indicate cardiac issues or other unrelated medical conditions, but it is not a symptom of BPH.