Which client would be at highest risk for the development of colorectal cancer?
A. 55-year-old woman whose father was treated for colon cancer
B. 45-year-old woman with irritable bowel syndrome
C. 33-year-old man who drinks four cups of coffee daily
D. 70-year-old man with peptic ulcer disease
A
Individuals with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer have a three- to fourfold risk of developing the disease. In addition, 95% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed in people over the age of 50.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word