To promote comfort after a colonoscopy, in what position does the nurse place the client?
a. Left lateral
b. Prone
c. Right lateral
d. Supine
ANS: A
After colonoscopy, clients have less discomfort and quicker passage of flatus when placed in the left lateral position.
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