While providing care for a patient who has recently completed chemotherapy for colorectal cancer, the nurse notes the patient has an elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Which of the following interpretations of this test result, by the nurse, is best?

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Elevated CEA levels can indicate the presence of a residual or recurrent tumor in patients who have completed chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. It is important to further investigate this possibility and consult with the healthcare provider for appropriate treatment options.

While Providing Care for a Patient Who Has Recently Completed