Donald is a 62-year-old male who has been experiencingfrequent urination and trouble starting to urinate for severalweeks. He has a family history of benign prostatic hyperplasia.Donald’s BMI is 29, he occasionally drinks alcohol and coffee, andhis diet consists mainly of red meat, starches, and dairy products.Just yesterday, he had an episode of incontinence and decided toseek care immediately. Donald was referred to an urologist whosuspected that his prostate was the cause of his urinaryissues.
1. Briefly explain how Donald’s prostate could be related to hisinability to urinate normally.
2. Explain what a prostate-specific antigen test is and how itcould be helpful for Donald.
3. “Watchful waiting†is a treatment approach commonly used incases involving the prostate. Explain what this means and why it isused.
