An African-American client has a prostate-specific antigen (PSA)of 12 ng/mL.Which action by the nurse is best?

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A normal PSA level is less than 4 ng/mL.Elevated PSA levels,particularly those over 10 ng/mL,are associated with cancer.African Americans tend to have higher PSA levels as they age,but this level is so high that the nurse must suspect cancer and prepare the client for further diagnostic testing.The client should not wait a year to repeat the test.The client should not ejaculate for 24 hours before having blood drawn.Alcohol and tobacco use does not cause an elevation in PSA.

An African-American Client Has a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)of 12 Ng/mL