NCLEX RN Practice Question

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer screening for average-risk individuals should begin at age 45. This is a critical priority due to the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults and its high treatability when detected early. While mammograms are recommended for women starting at age 40, colorectal cancer screening is a priority for all clients in this age group, regardless of gender. The shingles vaccine is typically recommended for adults beginning at age 50. General advice like using sunscreen, while important, is not considered a primary, age-specific screening priority in the same way as cancer screening.