During a routine health examination,a 40-yr-old patient tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Obtain more information about the family history.
B) Schedule a sigmoidoscopy to provide baseline data.
C) Teach the patient about the need for a colonoscopy at age 50.
D) Teach the patient how to do home testing for fecal occult blood.
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