Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is conducting a health screening at a local health fair. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as risk factors for developing colorectal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E,F
Rationale
Ulcerative colitis (A), low-fiber diet (D), excessive alcohol (E), and African-American ethnicity (F) are risk factors for colorectal cancer. Normal BMI (B) and HIV (C) are not directly linked.