A Male Patient with a History of an Enlarged Prostate

Multiple Choice

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