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A 50-year-old client with no family history of colorectal cancer asks about initial screening recommendations. What is the current general recommendation for initial screening?

A Colonoscopy every 10 years
B Fecal occult blood test annually
C Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
D No screening is needed until age 60

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

For individuals at average risk, colorectal cancer screening typically begins at age 45 or 50, with a colonoscopy every 10 years being one of the recommended screening methods.

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