Author Question: The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal ... (Read 81 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education?

A) I will need yearly screenings for colon cancer.
B) I will have a fecal occult blood test done every 5 years.
C) I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years.
D) My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer.

Question 2

When caring for a client with a new colostomy, which assessment finding would be considered abnormal and would need to be reported to the physician?

A) The stoma is pink.
B) The stoma has a small amount of bleeding.
C) The stoma is prolapsed.
D) The stoma is on the abdominal surface.

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Yearly screenings, including a fecal occult blood test, should be done on all clients over the age of 50. A flexible endoscopic exam should be done every 5 years. A family history of colorectal cancer increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
If the stoma is found to be prolapsed, the surgeon must be notified immediately. The stoma should be pink and remain on the abdominal surface. The mucosal tissue is fragile, so a small amount of bleeding may be normal.