The nurse conducts a class on health promotion to a group of young adults.Which comment indicates the teaching was effective?

A) "I need to get screened for colon cancer."
B) "I'll remind my doctor to do a testicular examination."
C) "I have to have my prostate checked."
D) "I don't need to do breast self-exams until I am 40."

Health Promotion

The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health through lifestyle changes and preventive measures.

Testicular Examination

A physical exam of the testicles and the surrounding area to check for abnormalities such as lumps, changes in size, or pain, which can be indicative of conditions like testicular cancer.

Colon Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon), often detected through screening tests before symptoms appear.