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The wife of a client with colorectal cancer (CRC) is talking to the nurse about prevention and screening of the disease. Which statement should the nurse make to the wife?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A low-fat, high-fiber diet with fruits reduces CRC risk. Screening begins at 45 for average risk, with colonoscopy every 10 years or fecal occult blood test annually.