The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education?
A) "I will need yearly screenings for colon cancer."
B) "I will have a fecal occult blood test done every 5 years."
C) "I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years."
D) "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer."
Ans: B
Feedback:
Yearly screenings, including a fecal occult blood test, should be done on all clients over the age of 50. A flexible endoscopic exam should be done every 5 years. A family history of colorectal cancer increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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