A nurse is teaching a group of adults about screening and prevention of colorectal cancer. The nurse should describe which of the following as the most common sign of possible colon cancer?
A) Development of new hemorrhoids
B) Abdominal bloating and flank pain
C) Unexplained weight gain
D) Change in bowel habits
Ans: D
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The most common presenting symptom associated with colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits. The passage of blood is the second most common symptom. Symptoms may also include unexplained anemia, anorexia, weight loss, and fatigue. Hemorrhoids and bloating are atypical.
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