A 40-year-old black man is in the office for his annual physical examination. Which statement regarding the PSA blood test is true, according to the American Cancer Society? The PSA:
a. Should be performed with this visit.
b. Should be performed at age 45 years.
c. Should be performed at age 50 years.
d. Is only necessary if a family history of prostate cancer exists.
ANS: B
According to the American Cancer Society (2006), the PSA blood test should be performed annually for black men beginning at age 45 years and annually for all other men over age 50 years.
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The client's response to each nursing intervention should be added to the concept map
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