Which condition is most likely in a 68-year-old male presenting with sudden inability to void, suprapubic discomfort, and a distended bladder on palpation?
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Correct answer: Acute urinary retention
Acute urinary retention is characterized by sudden inability to void, bladder distension, and discomfort, indicating bladder outlet obstruction or detrusor failure.
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