Which statement by a patient who is scheduled for a needle biopsy of the prostate indicates that the patient understands the purpose of a biopsy?
A. "The biopsy will tell the doctor whether the cancer has spread to my other organs."
B. "The biopsy will help the doctor decide what treatment to use for my enlarged prostate."
C. "The biopsy will determine how much longer I have to live."
D. "The biopsy will indicate the effect of the cancer on my life."
Correct Answer: B. “The biopsy will help the doctor decide what treatment to use for my enlarged prostate.”
Option B: A biopsy is used to determine whether the prostate enlargement is benign or malignant and determines the type of treatment that will be needed.
Options A, C, and D: Biopsy does not give information about metastasis, life expectancy, or the impact of cancer on the patient’s life; the three remaining statements indicate a need for patient teaching.
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