Explanation Justify the reason for the correct statement: The age-related enlargement of the prostate is assessed for urinary retention that could change in voiding patterns in older adults. Constant dropping of urine results incontinence with urinary retention. Hence, the nursing assessment question would be “does the patient constantly dropping the urine constantly who has a prostate enlargement?” Option (3) are given is “Do you dribble urine constantly”. Hence, option (3) is correct. Justify the reasons for the incorrect statements: Option (1) is given as, “Do you leak urine when you a cough or sneeze”...

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The normal aging might influence the changes of urinary continence. Urine flow obstruction of the bladder results in an incomplete emptying of bladder, frequency, urgency, infection in urinary tract, and urinary retention may damage to upper urinary tract infection are the causes of prostate enlargement. The prostate is a gland that is present between the bladder and penis. If it gets enlarged, a pressure is exerted on the bladder and urethra which causes a block inflow of urine.

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