A 76-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer chooses the option of active surveillance. The nurse will plan to
a. vaccinate the patient with sipuleucel-T ( Provenge).
b. provide the patient with information about cryotherapy.
c. teach the patient about placement of intraurethral stents.
d. schedule the patient for annual prostate-specific antigen testing.
ANS: D
Patients who opt for active surveillance need to have annual digital rectal exams and prostate-specific antigen testing. Vaccination with sipuleucel-T, cryotherapy, and stent placement are options for patients who choose to have active treatment for prostate cancer.
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