A nurse is teaching a health class about colorectal cancer. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) A risk factor is smoking.
B) A risk factor is high intake of animal fats or red meat.
C) A warning sign is rectal bleeding.
D) A warning sign is a sense of incomplete evacuation.
E) Screening with a colonoscopy is every 5 years, starting at age 50.
F) Screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy is every 10 years, starting at age 50.

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Mason Palacpac · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, B, C, D, Explanation :  Risk factors for colorectal cancer are a diet high in animal fats or red meat and low intake of fruits and vegetables; smoking and heavy alcohol consumption are also risk factors. Warning signs are change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and unexplained abdominal or back pain. A flexible sigmoidoscopy is every 5 years, starting at age 50, while a colonoscopy is every 10 years, starting at age 50.

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