A nurse is providing education to a group of older male patients about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Which statement by one of the patients indicates a correct understanding of the risk factors for BPH?

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:

Respiratory distress is not a typical complication of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

BPH primarily affects the urinary system by obstructing the urethra due to prostate enlargement, leading to urinary symptoms.

Respiratory distress is not directly related to this condition.

Choice C rationale:

Elevated blood pressure is not a common complication of BPH.

BPH primarily affects the urinary system and does not directly impact blood pressure regulation.

Choice D rationale:

Decreased appetite is not a known complication of BPH.

BPH primarily affects the urinary system, causing urinary symptoms, and is not associated with changes in appetite.

Choice B rationale:

Acute urinary retention is a potential complication that the nurse should monitor for in a client with BPH.

When the prostate gland becomes significantly enlarged, it can obstruct the urethra, leading to a sudden inability to urinate.

This condition, known as acute urinary retention, can be painful and requires immediate medical intervention.

Therefore, the nurse should closely monitor the client for signs and symptoms of acute urinary retention, such as severe lower abdominal pain and the inability to pass urine.