A 52-year-old client visits the clinic for an annual wellness checkup. Which preventive care recommendation should the nurse prioritize during this visit?
Recommend scheduling a colonoscopy if they have not had one since turning 50.
Discuss applying sunscreen daily to prevent sun-related skin damage.
Instruct the client to drink at least eight glasses of water daily to maintain hydration.
Suggest scheduling a mammogram to screen for breast cancer.
Age-appropriate cancer screenings, such as a colonoscopy for individuals over 50, are essential aspects of preventive care. Colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early, and national guidelines strongly encourage regular screening starting at age 50. Although other answers may involve important preventive measures, they do not align specifically with the highest priority or guidelines for the client’s age group. For example, a mammogram is more age-specific for women aged 40–74, and general hydration or skin care is not tied to national preventive health priorities.
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