A man with assessment findings associated with prostate cancer is having the tumor-associated antigen PSA drawn.The nurse anticipates this level will be used for which purposes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)To confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer
B)To rule out the presence of prostate cancer
C)To screen for the probability of prostate cancer
D)To assess efficacy of treatment
E)To determine presence of metastasis

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PSA levels are used to screen for the probability of prostate cancer and to assess the efficacy of treatment, but not to confirm diagnosis, rule out cancer, or determine metastasis.

A Man with Assessment Findings Associated with Prostate Cancer Is