A client is being screened for prostate cancer. What tests would ...

[renzo156]

A client is being screened for prostate cancer. What tests would be completed at this time?
 
  1. Digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasonography
  2. Biopsy of the prostate and magnetic resonance imagery
  3. Complete blood cell count and prostate-specific antigen
  4. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examination

Question 2

A client has an elevated C-reactive protein level. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
 
  1. Alcohol intake
  2. Cigarette use
  3. Recent weight loss
  4. Pregnancy status

[Jevvish]

Answer to Question 1

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Early screening for prostate cancer includes a digital rectal examination and a PSA test. Other tests may be ordered later if either the PSA or digital rectal examination are abnormal.

Answer to Question 2

2
Cigarettes can elevate levels of C-reactive protein. The nurse should assess the client for smoking. Alcohol and weight loss can falsely lower C-reactive protein levels. Pregnancy status does not affect the C-reactive protein level.

[renzo156]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kusterl]

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