Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is evaluating a client's laboratory results. The nurse should recognize that an increase in the client's prostate specific antigen (PSA) laboratory value is indicative of which of the following diagnoses?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Elevated PSA is associated with prostatic cancer. PSA is specific to prostate cells, not linked to liver , breast , or colon cancers.