The nurse is discussing colon cancer risks with a 40-year-old client. Which of the following are modifiable factors that contribute to an increased risk for colon cancer? Select all that apply.
The clinic nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 50-year-old client. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the diagnostic tool of choice for colorectal cancer screening?
The nurse is caring for a client who will undergo surgery for a right-sided colectomy due to colon cancer. The client asks about what changes to expect after surgery. Which is the accurate response?
A nurse is counseling a client who has abdominal pain. The client says to the nurse, “My father died of colon cancer and now that I’m over 50, I’m sure that I have it, too!” Which of the following responses from the nurse is most appropriate?
A 50-year-old client has arrived for a colonoscopy, and states she is worried that the gastroenterologist will find cancer. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect for a client who is in the early stages of colon cancer?
During an admission assessment of a client with rectal cancer, the nurse recognizes which of the following as a symptom directly related to this type of cancer?
