Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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The nurse is teaching a client about the modifiable risk factors that can reduce the risk for colorectal cancer. The nurse places priority on discussing which risk factor with this client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Clients should be aware of modifiable risk factors as part of general health maintenance and primary disease prevention. Modifiable risk factors are those that can be reduced and include a high-fat and low-fiber diet. Common risk factors for colorectal cancer that cannot be changed include age older than 40 years, first-degree relative with colorectal cancer, and history of bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis or familial polyposis.