A male patient complains about the digital rectal prostate exam and blood work for pros-tate-specific antigen (PSA) and asks, "How long am I expected to do this?" What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Every year for the rest of your life."
b. "Until you turn 75 years of age."
c. "You can quit when you turn 80."
d. "There are no guidelines on this."
B
According to the U.S. Preventative Task Force, there is no evidence that continuing routine PSA screening past the age of 75 has any benefit, so the patient can forgo the blood test after he turns 75.
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