A male patient with a history of an enlarged prostate has a prostate-specific antigen level that is increased from its baseline.Which pertinent information should the nurse identify that may cause an increase in prostate-specific antigen?
A)Administration of estrogen therapy
B)Excessive exercise in the day prior to the test
C)Ingestion of alcohol in the previous 24 hours
D)Recent prostatic needle biopsy

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A recent prostatic needle biopsy can cause an increase in prostate-specific antigen due to trauma and inflammation of the prostate gland. Administration of estrogen therapy and excessive exercise or ingestion of alcohol in the previous 24 hours are not known to cause an increase in prostate-specific antigen.

A Male Patient with a History of an Enlarged Prostate