Which client has the lowest risk for colon cancer?
a. Client A is 50 years old, is obese, and has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
b. Client B is 60 years old, has alcoholism, and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
c. Client C is 55 years old, has ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
d. Client D is 45 years old and has diverticulosis.
ANS: D
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