A 66-year-old man has undergone a digital-rectal exam (DRE) during a visit to his family physician. The exam reveals that the client's prostate has become enlarged since his last DRE
The most accurate conclusion that his care provider will draw from these findings is that they suggest: A) Prostate cancer
B) A risk of malignancy that should be followed up
C) A normal age-related change unlikely to have consequences
D) A urinary tract infection
B
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Prostatic enlargement is exceedingly common among older men, but represents a risk of malignancy that necessitates further assessment and follow-up. It is not a definitive sign of prostate cancer and is not indicative of a urinary tract infection.
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