The primary care provider of a 49-year-old male patient has examined and briefly explained the evidence that supports beginning regular digital-rectal exams
Which of the following factors would justify not performing digital-rectal examinations in this patient's care?
A) The patient is vehemently opposed to undergoing a digital-rectal exam.
B) Clinical practice guidelines for prostate care have not been published.
C) The clinician has been unable to find any large RCTs in a literature review.
D) The clinician has previously waited until patients are 55 to begin regular digital-rectal exams.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).