The nurse is conducting a health interview for a 55-year-old client who has presented to the clinic for an annual physical examination. The client questions the need to begin screening for prostate cancer at this examination
What response by the nurse is indicated? 1. "Unless you are at an increased risk for the development of prostate cancer no additional screening indicated.".
2. "PSA screening tests should be performed once you reach age 75.".
3. "You need to begin having an annual prostate examination.".
4. "A cystoscopy should be performed annually to assess for prostate changes at age 55.".
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Rationale 1: Annual prostate screening is recommended to begin at age 50 years.
Rationale 2: PSA screening tests are not recommended for men over age 75 years.
Rationale 3: Annual prostate screening is recommended to begin at age 50 years.
Rationale 4: The cystoscopy is a diagnostic test that is used to assess the inside of the bladder. It is not used to assess for the presence of prostate cancer.
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