A male patient complains about the digital rectal prostate exam and blood work for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)and asks,"How long am I expected to do this?" What response by the nurse is best?

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The current guidelines suggest that prostate cancer screening, including PSA testing, can be discontinued at age 70, assuming the patient has no significant risk factors or symptoms.

A Male Patient Complains About the Digital Rectal Prostate Exam