Practice Question
Why might a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) experience urinary tract infections (UTIS)?
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Correct Answer:
Increased urinary retention
Rationale:
✳️In benign prostatic hyperplasia, the enlarged prostate obstructs the urethra, making complete bladder emptying difficult.
✳️This urinary stasis creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
✳️Residual urine can also lead to inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder wall, further predisposing to infection.
✳️Recurrent UTIs in men with BPH are a sign that obstruction is significantly affecting bladder function.
✳️Effective management often involves reducing obstruction to promote adequate urine flow, thereby lowering infection risk.
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