correct answers
What client information indicates to the nurse a need for additional
assessment?
Increased flatulence.
Bowel movement every other day.
Blood on paper when constipated.
Stool has narrowed in diameter. Correct Answer-Stool has narrowed in
diameter.
How should the nurse respond?
"It's a recommended routine screening for colon cancer."
"To determine the existence of Crohn's disease."
"The physician ordered the procedure."
"To evaluate preexisting hemorrhoids." 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?
Whole grain toast and yogurt.
Fresh apple and raw broccoli.
Jello and clear broth.
Roast beef and scrambled eggs. 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?
Frequent, watery stool.
Black, tarry feces.
Gastric reflux.
Metallic taste in mouth. Correct Answer-Frequent, watery stool.
How should the nurse respond?