Recommended Screenings for 50-Year-Old Asymptomatic Male

Very Hard Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Screenings

As a registered nurse working in a community health setting, you are responsible for promoting health and preventing disease through appropriate screening programs. Understanding the recommended screenings for individuals at different life stages is crucial for effective health promotion. Your task involves selecting the appropriate screenings that align with the current guidelines.

Identify all recommended screening tests for a 50-year-old asymptomatic male to facilitate early detection of potential health issues.

Select all that apply:

Blood pressure screening annually

Colorectal cancer screening (beginning at age 45)

Lipid panel screening (every 4-6 years if normal risk)

Diabetes screening (every 3 years starting at age 45)

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing annually after discussion of benefits and risks

Vision screening every 2 years

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