The nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is being screened for colorectal cancer.Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
A)"You will need to avoid red meat for the next 3 days and throughout the specimen-collection period."
B)"You must cook all fruits and vegetables consumed throughout the testing period."
C)"Please provide a list of all medication and supplements you typically use."
D)"Do not use laxatives, enemas, or suppositories for 3 days prior to the testing."
E)"You must avoid all sexual activity for a full week before the testing."
F)"I will give you a list of foods to avoid since many can interfere with occult blood testing."

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These instructions are relevant for preparing for a fecal occult blood test, which is part of colorectal cancer screening. Avoiding red meat, providing a list of medications, avoiding laxatives, and being aware of foods that can interfere with the test are all important.

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