Nr601 W5 Standardized Procedure Worksheet Version 2 -2023

Standardized Procedure WorksheetJNR 601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family PracticumDr. February 12, 20230320 RB/KKNR601 Standardized Procedure WorksheetName: JCarefully read the assignment guidelines and rubric and complete each section of the worksheet below.1. Definitiona. Disease or conditionBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in older adults. b. PathophysiologyBPH is an overgrowth of the cells in the prostate, in the prostatic transition zone, causing it to enlarge. Enlargement of the prostate can cause narrowing of the urethra, therefore causing lower urinary tract symptoms ( Lerner et al. 2021). The tension in the prostate smooth muscle plays a part in exacerbating the resistance to the urine flow, which may cause BPH to be worse even if the prostate is not enlarged enough for severe symptoms (Ng and Baradhi 2022).c. Incidence and prevalenceBPH is a worldwide health issue with rates reaching 60% of men by age 60 years and 80% of men by age 80 years in the United States ( Lerner et al. 2021).2. Assessment0320 RB/KKa. SymptomsSymptoms for BPH include urinary urgency, urinary frequency, nocturia, hesitancy, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, weak urine flow, pain after ejaculation and urination (Ng and Baradhi 2022). Men who present with symptoms of intense lower abdominal pain, inability