During a health interview a male patient expresses the desire to avoid developing prostate cancer with aging. What should the nurse recommend to reduce this patient's risk factors for the health problem?
Select all that apply.
1. avoiding vasectomy
2. reducing the intake of animal fat
3. increasing the intake of vitamin C
4. restricting exposure to spermicides
5. taking vitamin A supplements
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
One risk factor for prostate cancer is having a vasectomy because it is believed to increase the levels of circulating free testosterone. A diet high in animal fat and excessive supplemental vitamin A is also believed to increase the risk for prostate cancer. Vitamin C does not impact the risk for prostate cancer. Spermicides are not identified as increasing the risk for prostate cancer. Excessive supplemental vitamin A is believed to increase the risk for prostate cancer.
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