Which of the following statements made by a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)during an admissions interview reflects the best understanding of the long-term effects of this condition?
A) "I usually get up 3 to 4 times a night to urinate."
B) "My health care provider prescribed some medication that has helped."
C) "At least I can usually empty my bladder;I really hate that feeling of being full."
D) "The prostate specific antigen (PSA)results have stayed stable for the last 3 tests."

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If a chronic obstruction such as prostate enlargement hinders bladder emptying,over time the micturition reflex changes,causing bladder overactivity,and can cause the bladder to not completely empty.The remaining options focus on the impact the condition has on daily living and the monitoring of the client for prostate cancer.

Which of the Following Statements Made by a Client with Benign