A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Steatorrhea: Steatorrhea, or fatty stools, is more commonly associated with malabsorption disorders such as pancreatic insufficiency or celiac disease. It is not a typical finding in colon cancer. B. Elevated hemoglobin: Colon cancer is more likely to cause chronic blood loss, which can lead to anemia and low hemoglobin, rather than an elevated level. High hemoglobin is not an expected manifestation. C. Hematochezia: Hematochezia, or the passage of bright red blood in the stool, is a common symptom of colon cancer, especially when tumors are located in the distal colon or rectum. It reflects bleeding from the tumor site and is an important clinical indicator. D. Weight gain: Weight gain is not expected with colon cancer; instead, unintentional weight loss is more common due to decreased appetite, altered metabolism, and the effects of the malignancy.