A 55-year-old man is in the clinic for a yearly checkup. He is worried because his father died of prostate cancer. The nurse knows which tests should be performed at this time? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is typically detected by testing the blood for PSA or by a DRE. It is recommended that both PSA and DRE be offered to men annually, beginning at age 50 years. If PSA is elevated, then further laboratory work or a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and biopsy may be recommended.

A 55-Year-Old Man Is in the Clinic for a Yearly