A Man with Assessment Findings Associated with Prostate Cancer Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A man with assessment findings associated with prostate cancer is having the tumor-associated antigen PSA drawn.The nurse anticipates this level will be used for which purposes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)To confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer
• B)To rule out the presence of prostate cancer
• C)To screen for the probability of prostate cancer
• D)To assess efficacy of treatment
• E)To determine presence of metastasis

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