The nurse is preparing a 50-year-old client for an annual physical examination. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse teach to the client?
A)Endoscopy
B)Fecal occult blood test
C)Computerized tomography screening
D)Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) testing

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At age 50, individuals with an average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) should begin screening for CRC, including a fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Colonoscopy is the gold standard for CRC screening. The other diagnostic tests are not recommended as part of a routine annual physical examination at age 50.

The Nurse Is Preparing a 50-Year-Old Client for an Annual