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 detecting diseases early to enable timely treatment.

• Option A is primary prevention (reducing risk of developing the disease).
• Option B is primary prevention (reducing risk through diet).
• Option C is tertiary prevention (managing existing disease/condition).
• Option D is secondary prevention, as colonoscopy screening starting at 50 detects colorectal cancer in early, often asymptomatic stages.

Answer:

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