The history finding in a client with elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) that suggests to the nurse that this result might not be related to colorectal cancer is a
A) high-fiber diet.
B) history of heavy smoking.
C) regular exercise program.
D) sedentary lifestyle.

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High CEA levels are characteristic of nonmalignant conditions such as cirrhosis, liver disease, alcoholic pancreatitis, heavy smoking, and inflammatory bowel disease.

The History Finding in a Client with Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen