What should the nurse teach an older patient about colorectal cancer?
1. The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age.
2. Colorectal cancer can be detected by measuring carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
3. Colorectal cancer occurs less frequently in those with a history of ulcerative colitis.
4. Colorectal cancer has no symptoms but can be detected by fecal occult blood testing.
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Rationale: The risk of colorectal cancer rises with age and is the most common cancer after the age of 65.
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A. "Superficial infections are more difficult to treat than systemic infections." B. "Newer medications can be used for superficial as well as systemic infections." C. "Systemic infections are much more common than superficial infections." D. "Superficial infections are considered more benign than systemic infections." E. "Systemic infections require oral medications that have serious adverse effects."
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A) 1 month B) 6 months C) 9 months D) 12 months