In assessing a man who is to have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test done, the nurse identifies the situation that will delay the test, which is:
a. having eaten shellfish 48 hours previously.
b. identification of an enlarged prostate.
c. recent urinary tract infection.
d. temperature of 100° F.
C
The PSA would be delayed in the event of a recent urinary tract infection.
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