While collecting a health history on a patient admitted for colon cancer, which of the following questions would be a priority to ask this patient?

A) "Have you noticed any blood in your stool?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea?"
C) "Do you have back pain?"
D) "Have you noticed any swelling in your abdomen?"

Colon Cancer

A form of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum, part of the digestive tract, characterized by abnormal growths called polyps that can turn cancerous over time.

Health History

A record of an individual's past medical conditions, treatments, and outcomes, crucial for diagnosing and managing health.

Blood in Stool

The presence of visible or microscopic blood in feces, which can indicate a variety of gastrointestinal conditions or diseases.