Question

a nurse is assisting with teaching a community group about the early detection of colorectal cancer. which of the following screening recommendations should the nurse include for adults 50 years of age and older?
fecal occult blood test every 4 years
fecal occult blood test every 2 years
flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.
flexible sigmoidoscopy every 8 years.

Explanation:

For colorectal cancer screening in adults 50 years and older, the fecal occult blood test is recommended annually, not every 2 or 4 years. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 5 years.

Answer:

Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.