After examination, a client is found to have a prostatic nodule and is scheduled for prostatic-specific antigen (PSA) testing. When reviewing the results, which of the following would indicate that the nodule is malignant?
A) 4 ng/mL
B) 7 ng/mL
C) 9 ng/mL
D) 12 ng/mL
D
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After a prostatic nodule is detected, prostate-specific antigen testing may be done. A PSA greater than 4 ng/mL is the basis for performing more definitive diagnostic procedures, and a PSA greater than 10 ng/mL indicates a prostatic malignancy. A PSA greater than 80 ng/mL indicates advanced metastatic disease.
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