Asked by khang nguyen on Jul 29, 2024
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Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates that the patient's colonoscopy preparation is complete?
A) The patient has stopped vomiting.
B) The patient's stool is watery clear yellow.
C) The patient had a large soft formed stool.
D) The patient's abdomen is softly distended.
Colonoscopy Preparation
The steps taken to clean the colon, including dietary restrictions and laxatives, before undergoing a colonoscopy.
Watery Clear
A liquid that is transparent and free of any clouds or particles.
- Recognize signs indicating the completion of bowel preparation for diagnostic procedures.
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Numan AhmedAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The colonoscopy preparation is complete when the patient's colon is free of stool.This is indicated by passage of watery clear yellow liquid from the colon.Passage of soft formed stool indicates that additional cleansing of the colon is required.The abdomen should not be distended and the colonoscopy preparation should not cause vomiting.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize signs indicating the completion of bowel preparation for diagnostic procedures.
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