Medical-Surgical: Colonoscopy with Bowel
Perforation Questions with Correct Answers
What client information indicates to the nurse a need for additional
assessment? Correct Answer-Stool has narrowed in diameter.
How should the nurse respond? Correct Answer-It's a recommended
routine screening for colon cancer.
Which foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat 24 hours prior to
the procedure? Correct Answer-Jello and clear broth.
When instructing the client about the use of polyethylene glycol
(GoLYTELY), what result should the nurse tell Mr. Jones to expect?
Correct Answer-Frequent, watery stool.
How should the nurse respond? Correct Answer-Explain that this is a
normal expectation following a colonoscopy.
Which instruction should the nurse provide? Correct Answer-Use ice to
chill the medication.
What instruction should the nurse give to Mr. Jones in response to his
comment? Correct Answer-Have a significant other drive you back to
your residence.
Perforation Questions with Correct Answers
What client information indicates to the nurse a need for additional
assessment? Correct Answer-Stool has narrowed in diameter.
How should the nurse respond? Correct Answer-It's a recommended
routine screening for colon cancer.
Which foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat 24 hours prior to
the procedure? Correct Answer-Jello and clear broth.
When instructing the client about the use of polyethylene glycol
(GoLYTELY), what result should the nurse tell Mr. Jones to expect?
Correct Answer-Frequent, watery stool.
How should the nurse respond? Correct Answer-Explain that this is a
normal expectation following a colonoscopy.
Which instruction should the nurse provide? Correct Answer-Use ice to
chill the medication.
What instruction should the nurse give to Mr. Jones in response to his
comment? Correct Answer-Have a significant other drive you back to
your residence.
