What is the underlying cause or pathophysiology

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Case Study: Cecil Whitver is a 78-year-old African-American male being seen at the clinic with complaints of difficulty starting a stream, dribbling, and he feels like he has to urinate "all the time." He started taking over-the-counter saw palmetto about two months ago. He also takes escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression.

Questions to answer:

a. What information is relevant and must be recognized as clinically significant by the nurse?

b. What is the underlying cause/pathophysiology?

c. What body systems will you most thoroughly assess?

d. What are two priority-nursing diagnoses?

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