Taking the patient history

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A female nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) when a 72-year-old man comes in and states he is unable to void. While she is taking the patient's history, he tells her he is generally in good health and leads an active life. His current medications include finasteride (Proscar) 5mg/day and vitamin supplements. He reports that he has been unable to void for 12 hours and is very uncomfortable.

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