A nurse is reviewing the family history of a 45-year-old client during a routine health visit. The client reports that their father and two uncles were diagnosed with colon cancer in their 50s. What is the BEST recommendation the nurse can make based on the client's reported family history?
The client should focus on increasing physical activity to reduce cancer risk.
The client should explore community programs promoting healthy living.
The client should adopt a low-fat, high-fiber diet to prevent colon cancer.
The client should begin colorectal cancer screening earlier than the general population.
The recommendation to undergo earlier colorectal screening is best supported by family history indicating a higher risk for colon cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises that individuals with a significant family history of colon cancer (such as a first-degree relative diagnosed before age 60) consider initiating screening earlier than the general population. While maintaining a healthy diet or identifying community support programs might also be beneficial for overall health, these actions do not directly address the elevated cancer risk identified by the family history. Physical activity is important for general health but is not specific to mitigating the identified cancer risk.
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