The nurse is reviewing the screening recommendations for colon cancer with a 55-year-old client. What should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Colonoscopy every 10 years
2. CT colonography every 10 years
3. Fecal occult blood test every 5 years
4. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 2 years
5. Double-contrast barium enema every 5 years
Answer: 1, 5
1. A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years.
2. A CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) is recommended every 5 years.
3. A fecal occult blood test is recommended every year.
4. A flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 5 years.
5. Double-contrast barium enema is recommended every 5 years.
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