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

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Early detection for colon cancer includes a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)at least every 2 years after 50 years of age for both men and women;a positive FOBT may be followed up by a flexible sigmoidoscopy.With a family history,a colonoscopy should be performed every 5 years beginning at 40 years of age or 10 years younger than the youngest diagnosis of polyp or cancer in the family,whichever comes first.

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