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Title: A 35-year-old client is diagnosed with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). He says, "My mom died ... Post by: sportylatina on Dec 13, 2021 A 35-year-old client is diagnosed with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). He says, "My mom died from colon cancer and I don't want to have the same thing happen to me." What should the nurse consider in formulating a response to this statement?
▸ The client's lifetime risk for colorectal cancer exceeds 75%. ▸ Testing to identify if the disease is genetic or environmental will be done before a prognosis is made. ▸ Because the client is still young, cancer is likely years in the future. ▸ Clients with FAP are treated primarily with chemotherapeutic drugs even if cancer is not noted. Title: A 35-year-old client is diagnosed with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). He says, "My mom died ... Post by: exocome on Dec 13, 2021 Content hidden
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