When teaching a male client about the screening tools is used for prostate cancer, the nurse would include screening for which of the following in the teaching plan?
a. urine screen for protein c. serum testosterone
b. PSA-serum level d. complete blood count
B
The risk factors for the development of prostate cancer include family history of this type of cancer, a diet high in animal fat, and an increasing risk with age. Screen tools or tumor marks used to detect the possibility of prostate cancer would include screening for PSA-serum level.
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When using the RACE system, what do the letters stand for?
What will be an ideal response?