Which of the following are indicators of colorectal cancer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Constant diarrhea
b. Excessive flatulence
c. Cachexia
d. Cramps
e. Rectal bleeding
f.
Anemia
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The indicators for colorectal cancer are changing bowel habits between diarrhea and constipation, flatulence, cachexia, cramps, rectal bleeding, and anemia.
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