After examination, a client is found to have a prostatic nodule and is scheduled for prostatic-specific antigen (PSA) testing. When reviewing the results, which of the following would indicate that the nodule is malignant?
A) 4 ng/mL
B) 7 ng/mL
C) 9 ng/mL
D) 12 ng/mL

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PSA levels greater than or equal to 10 ng/mL are strongly indicative of prostate cancer, and a PSA level of 12 ng/mL is even further above this threshold. Therefore, a PSA level of 12 ng/mL would indicate that the prostatic nodule is likely malignant.

After Examination, a Client Is Found to Have a Prostatic