The nurse is conducting a screening for colorectal cancer. The patient with the highest risk of colorectal cancer is a:
A) 52-year-old man with a family history of polyposis
B) 32-year-old woman with a history of skin cancer
C) 61-year-old man with a history of gastric ulcers
D) 42-year-old man following a low-fat, 1800-calorie diet
Ans: A
Feedback: Familial polyposis is a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer. In addition, the risk of developing colorectal cancer increases after age 50. Certain cancers, such as genital or breast cancers, are risk factors for colorectal cancer. Gastric ulcers rarely become malignant and aren't associated with colorectal cancer. A high-fat, high-calorie diet also increases the risk of colorectal cancer. Other risk factors for colorectal cancer include inflammatory bowel disease and a history of colorectal cancer.
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