The client states to the nurse that he is very anxious about having prostate cancer ever since his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test came back elevated
The client asks, "Which diagnostic test produces definitive results if cancer is present?" The nurse is most correct to state which of the following? A) Transrectal ultrasonography
B) Tissue biopsy
C) Tumor marker studies
D) Digital rectal exam
B
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Obtaining an actual piece of the tissue and analyzing it for cancer is a definitive test when cancer is found. A transrectal ultrasonography is a test to view the prostate gland from different angles. This test provides additional data on the status of the prostate gland. The tumor marker studies include the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. This antigen indicates a potential problem but is not definitive. PSA elevations have been noted for reasons other than cancer. A digital rectal exam provided data on the shape, size, and texture of the prostate gland.
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