A nurse is assisting a patient who is undergoing prostate-specific antigen (PSA)testing to determine his risk for prostate cancer.Which of the following are risk factors associated with prostate cancer? Select all that apply.
A)Caucasian race
B)Older age
C)A high ratio of free to complexed PSA
D)High rate of PSA increase over time
E)Family history of the disease

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Older age, a high rate of PSA increase over time, and a family history of prostate cancer are well-established risk factors for the disease. Caucasian race and the ratio of free to complexed PSA are not considered direct risk factors for developing prostate cancer.

A Nurse Is Assisting a Patient Who Is Undergoing Prostate-Specific