What Should the Nurse Teach an Older Patient About Colorectal

question 5

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse teach an older patient about colorectal cancer?

• A) Colorectal cancer can be detected by fecal occult blood testing.
• B) Colorectal cancer risk in older clients decreases with NSAIDS use.
• C) Colorectal cancer can be detected by measuring carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
• D) Colorectal cancer occurs less frequently in those with a history of ulcerative colitis.

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