Colorectal Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed

Colorectal Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed A nurse is educating a client on colorectal cancer risk factors. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor? A. High-fat, low-fiber diet B. Family history of colorectal cancer C. Age over 50 D. Gender A client presents with changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, and weight loss. Which diagnostic test is most likely to be used to confirm colorectal cancer? A. Colonoscopy B. Sigmoidoscopy C. Abdominal ultrasound D. CT scan Which of the following is a common early sign of colorectal cancer? A. Abdominal distension 2 B. Change in bowel habits C. Unexplained fever D. Severe right upper quadrant pain The nurse is explaining the stages of colorectal cancer to a client. In which stage is the cancer confined to the mucosa or submucosa layers? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 2 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 4 A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a colon resection for colorectal cancer. Which intervention should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of post-operative complications? A. Encourage early ambulation to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) B. Limit oral fluid intake to reduce the risk of vomiting C. Avoid dietary fiber for the first 48 hours post-surgery D. Maintain the client in a supine position 3 Which of the following risk factors increases the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer? A. Family history of colorectal cancer B. Low body mass index (BMI) C. Vegetarian diet D. Increased calcium intake A client with colorectal cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy for colorectal cancer? A. Dizziness B. Increased appetite C. Nausea and vomiting D. Skin rashes Which symptom would most likely indicate a progression of colorectal cancer to stage 4? A. Spread of cancer to distant organs such as the liver B. Mild fatigue C. Rectal bleeding D. Abdominal pain