During a routine health examination, the patient tells the nurse that she has a family history of colon cancer. What should the nurse advise the patient to do?
a) Schedule a sigmoidoscopy every year after the age of 40.
b) Schedule a digital rectal examination every 6 months after the age of 45.
c) Have a sigmoidoscopy for baseline at the age of 50 and every 5 years afterward.
d) Discuss specific testing with her doctor because her risk for colon cancer is increased.