A nurse is preparing to give a presentation at a community screening program on prostate cancer. The nurse plans to include the following information:
A)
Annual digital rectal exams, DRE, are recommended after age 65.
B)
African Americans are considered at highest risk for this cancer.
C)
Prostate cancer has a low incidence of metastasis to other organs.
D)
A diet high in dairy products is a risk factor.
B
Explanation:
A)
African American males have a high incidence of prostate cancer. DREs are recommended at age 50. Metastasis is common. A diet high in animal fat is a risk factor.
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B)
African American males have a high incidence of prostate cancer. DREs are recommended at age 50. Metastasis is common. A diet high in animal fat is a risk factor.
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C)
African American males have a high incidence of prostate cancer. DREs are recommended at age 50. Metastasis is common. A diet high in animal fat is a risk factor.
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D)
African American males have a high incidence of prostate cancer. DREs are recommended at age 50. Metastasis is common. A diet high in animal fat is a risk factor.
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