The nurse is interviewing a 40-year-old client and obtains information about the following client problems. Which of the following information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
A)The client had an appendectomy at age 17.
B)The client smokes a pack/day of cigarettes.
C)The client has a history of frequent constipation.
D)The client has recently noticed blood in the stools.

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Blood in the stools is a possible clinical manifestation of colorectal cancer and requires further testing by the health care provider. The other client information also will be communicated to the health care provider, but does not indicate an urgent need for further testing or intervention.

The Nurse Is Interviewing a 40-Year-Old Client and Obtains Information