Question

For a 60-year-old patient who is deemed to be at average risk for colon cancer, the nurse should provide which of the following instructions? Multiple apply ****

A have a fecal occult blood test done annually

B schedule a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years

C follow an every 10 years colonoscopy

D plan for a colonoscopy schedule

E determine when to have a double contrast barium enema every2 years

Answer 1

ANSWER :

A.have fecal occult blood test done annually

B. schedule a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.

(* If you turn 60 years ,men and women with average risk of colon cancer follow one of the following : fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5years, colonoscopy ;- most people should get a colonoscopy at least once every 10 years after they turn 50 . you may need to get one every five years after you turn 60 if your risk of cancer increases,

double contrast barium enema every 5 years, fecal immunochemical test every year , stool DNA test every 3 years, CT colangiography every 5 years)