Question

A 70-year-old man with known BPH presents with acute urinary retention. After successful catheterization, he becomes asymptomatic. According to UK guidelines, what is the typical next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a trial without catheter after a few days

Answer

Immediate TURP surgery

Answer

Keep a permanent indwelling catheter

Answer

Place a suprapubic catheter

Answer

Start prophylactic antibiotics long-term

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with known BPH presents with acute urinary retention. After successful catheterization, he becomes asymptomatic. According to UK guidelines, what is the typical next step?