Question

a nurse is making a poster for a health fair about screening guidelines for colorectal cancer.
match the following diagnostic tests with the recommended frequency for clients starting at age 45, who are at average risk, and without family history of colorectal cancer.
flexible sigmoidoscopy
fecal occult blood tests
colonoscopy
every 10 yrs
every 5 yrs
every yr

Explanation:

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy: It is recommended every 5 years for average - risk clients starting at age 45.
• Fecal occult blood tests: Recommended every year for average - risk clients starting at age 45.
• Colonoscopy: Recommended every 10 years for average - risk clients starting at age 45.

Answer:

Flexible sigmoidoscopy - Every 5 yrs, Fecal occult blood tests - Every yr, Colonoscopy - Every 10 yrs