A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The nurse evaluates that the ...

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Rationale 1: The medications for BPH only slow the progress; they are not a cure.
Rationale 2: Antihistamines can cause constriction in the urethra and neck of the bladder, making symptoms worse.
Rationale 3: Avoidance of caffeine can reduce symptoms.
Rationale 4: The best treatment for this condition depends on the individual patient's findings.
Rationale 5: Avoidance of fluids in the late evening may help to reduce need to void at night.

Global Rationale: The medications for BPH only slow the progress; they are not a cure. Antihistamines can cause constriction in the urethra and neck of the bladder, making symptoms worse. Avoidance of caffeine can reduce symptoms. Avoidance of fluids in the late evening may help to reduce need to void at night. The best treatment for this condition depends on the individual patient's findings.