The nurse is preparing a care plan for an older African American patient at risk for colon cancer. What should be included in the plan of care?
1. Colonoscopy every 2 years
2. Serum cancer marker testing every year
3. Flexible sigmoidoscopy testing annually
4. Fecal occult blood screening every 2 years
1. Colonoscopy every 2 years
Explanation: 1. Currently, colonoscopy screening is recommended every 2 years for those at high risk.
2. Serum cancer markers are not a recommended screening test.
3. The flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 4 years.
4. Fecal occult blood screening is recommended annually.
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What will be an ideal response?
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