Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to a patient newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer?
A) "There is no need for genetic testing as you have already been diagnosed with colorectal cancer."
B) "With genetic testing, family members will not need colonoscopies."
C) "Genetic testing will help identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes."
D) "Family members will be able to determine if they will get colon cancer."
C) "Genetic testing will help identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes."
Explanation: A) One objective of Healthy People 2020 related to genomics is to "increase the proportion of persons with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer who receive genetic testing to identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes." One purpose of this objective is to increase the early diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic individuals with colorectal cancer, thereby improving survival. Another purpose is to identify individuals at risk who need more frequent screening, such as colonoscopy.
B) One objective of Healthy People 2020 related to genomics is to "increase the proportion of persons with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer who receive genetic testing to identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes." One purpose of this objective is to increase the early diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic individuals with colorectal cancer, thereby improving survival. Another purpose is to identify individuals at risk who need more frequent screening, such as colonoscopy.
C) One objective of Healthy People 2020 related to genomics is to "increase the proportion of persons with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer who receive genetic testing to identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes." One purpose of this objective is to increase the early diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic individuals with colorectal cancer, thereby improving survival. Another purpose is to identify individuals at risk who need more frequent screening, such as colonoscopy.
D) One objective of Healthy People 2020 related to genomics is to "increase the proportion of persons with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer who receive genetic testing to identify familial colorectal cancer syndromes." One purpose of this objective is to increase the early diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic individuals with colorectal cancer, thereby improving survival. Another purpose is to identify individuals at risk who need more frequent screening, such as colonoscopy.
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