The client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer. Which of the following factors in the client's history will place the client at increased risk of this type of cancer? Select all that apply
1. A high-fiber diet
2. A diet high in fats
3. Minimal alcohol intake
4. A diet high in carbohydrates
5. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
6. Maternal grandfather who had a history of heart disease
2, 4, 5
Rationale: A high-fiber diet actually lessens the chances of developing colorectal cancer. This type of cancer most often occurs in populations with diets low in fiber and high in refined carbohydrates, fats, and meats. Other risk factors include a family history of the disease, rectal polyps, and active inflammatory disease of at least 10 years' duration.
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