The Nurse Is Assessing Several Children with Polyps in the Colon

question 94

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing several children with polyps in the colon and rectum. Which child is at highest risk of developing colorectal cancer in adulthood?

• A)A 4-year-old with isolated juvenile polyps
• B)A 6-month-old with diffuse juvenile polyposis of infancy
• C)A 12-year-old with juvenile polyposis coli
• D)A 7-year-old with adenomatous polyps

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