A nurse is teaching a 53-year-old man about prostate cancer. What information should the nurse provide to best facilitate the early identification of prostate cancer?

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The incidence of prostate cancer increases after age 50. The digital rectal examination, which identifies enlargement or irregularity of the prostate, and the PSA test, a tumor marker for prostate cancer, are
effective diagnostic measures that should be done yearly. Testicular self-examinations wont identify changes in the prostate gland due to its location in the body. A transrectal ultrasound and $\mathrm{CBC}$ with BUN and creatinine assessment are usually done after diagnosis to identify the extent of disease and potential metastases.

A Nurse Is Teaching a 53-Year-Old Man About Prostate Cancer