Question

a nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan about secondary prevention actions for colorectal cancer for a community health fair for adults. which of the following topics should the nurse recommend including? a. smoking cessation b. benefits of a diet that is high in cruciferous vegetables c. new types of ostomy appliances d. importance of colonoscopy screening starting at 50 years of age

Explanation:

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of disease to enable timely treatment. Smoking cessation and dietary changes are primary prevention (reducing disease risk). Ostomy appliances are for post-treatment management. Colonoscopy screening starting at 50 is an early detection tool, fitting secondary prevention.

Answer:

D. Importance of colonoscopy screening starting at 50 years of age