A Patient Learns He Has an Elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient learns he has an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and asks the nurse what this means. What is the best response?

• A)"The higher the PSA, the better. It is protective against prostate cancer."
• B)"An elevated PSA can indicate prostatic hypertrophy or cancer. You should follow up as your physician advises."
• C)"Prostate cancer causes the PSA to increase. You should talk to your physician about treatment."
• D)"An elevated PSA is usually harmless. Your physician will watch it carefully over the next couple of months."

Interpret the role of inventory ledgers and journals in tracking inventory transactions and balances.

Apply knowledge of inventory systems and valuation methods to journalize real transactions.

Understand the principles of sterilization and the importance of using an autoclave.

Identify the correct procedures for preparing instruments for sterilization.

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