💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

A 52-year-old client with no family history of colon cancer and no symptoms asks the nurse about routine screening recommendations. Which screening method is most appropriate for primary screening in this client?

A Annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
B Colonoscopy every 10 years
C Stool DNA test every 3 years
D Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

For average-risk individuals, a colonoscopy every 10 years is the recommended screening method for colorectal cancer starting at age 45-50, depending on specific guidelines.

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