Which statement by a patient indicates that he needs more teaching about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels?
A) "Infection can increase my PSA level."
B) "PSA levels can't distinguish between cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia."
C) "An elevated PSA would be an indication for further testing."
D) "An elevated PSA level means I have prostate cancer."
D) "An elevated PSA level means I have prostate cancer."
Explanation: A) While PSA levels are elevated in prostate cancer, infection can also increase PSA levels.
B) Because infection may increase PSA levels, PSA levels cannot be used to distinguish between cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
C) Because PSA levels cannot be used to distinguish between cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia, further testing would be needed.
D) Because infection may increase PSA levels, PSA levels cannot be used to distinguish between cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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