A Patient Has a Strong Family History of Non-Polyposis Colorectal

A patient has a strong family history of non-polyposis colorectal cancer. What is the best advice the nurse can give to the patient?

A) Have a genetic test to detect the presence of the genetic disorder, even though the patient may never develop cancer.
B) Teach the patient the symptoms indicating colon cancer and suggest a high fiber diet to prevent cancer.
C) Have regular colonoscopies.If the colonoscopy is abnormal, then genetic testing is indicated.
D) Have a genetic test to detect the presence of colorectal cancer so that treatment can be initiated as early as possible.