During a Routine Health Examination,a 40-Yr-Old Patient Tells the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a routine health examination,a 40-yr-old patient tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A)Obtain more information about the family history.
• B)Schedule a sigmoidoscopy to provide baseline data.
• C)Teach the patient about the need for a colonoscopy at age 50.
• D)Teach the patient how to do home testing for fecal occult blood.

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Definitions:

Gynecological Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive organs, such as the cervix, ovaries, or endometrium.

Vulvar Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs on the outer surface area of the female genitalia.

Vaginal Discharge

Fluids secreted from the vagina which can vary in color and consistency, playing a role in cleaning and protecting the vaginal tissue.

Vaginal Cancer

A type of cancer that forms in the vaginal tissues, often associated with HPV infection and other risk factors.