Flashcard 10 - Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam
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age 50
Explanation:
Regular screening for colorectal cancer should be done in every adult over the age of 50. Screening tests can include fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, double-contrast barium enema (DCBE), and/or digital rectal exam (DRE). A positive family history of colon cancer will usually mean more aggressive screening exams beginning at an early age.
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