A 53-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical exam. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of
a. urinalysis collection.
b. uroflowmetry studies.
c. prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.
d. transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS).
ANS: C
An annual digital rectal exam (DRE) and PSA are usually recommended starting at age 50 for men who have an average risk for prostate cancer. Urinalysis and uroflowmetry studies are done if patients have symptoms of urinary tract infection or changes in the urinary stream. TRUS may be ordered if the DRE or PSA is abnormal.
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