After completing an assessment of a 60-year-old man with a family history of colon cancer,the nurse discusses with him early detection measures for colon cancer.The nurse should mention the need for a(n):

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Early detection measures for colon cancer include a digital rectal examination performed annually after age 50 years,a fecal occult blood test annually after age 50 years,sigmoidoscopy every 5 years or colonoscopy every 10 years after age 50 years;and a PSA blood test annually for men over 50 years old,except black men beginning at age 45 years (American Cancer Society,2006).

After Completing an Assessment of a 60-Year-Old Man with a Family