A 30-year-old patient with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a proctosigmoidoscopy. Which finding should cause the nurse to clarify routine preparation orders with the physician?
a. The patient's age
b. Presence of severe diarrhea
c. Complaints of abdominal cramping
d. Patient's weight is 10% below ideal body weight
ANS: B
Routine preparation with severe diarrhea can result in electrolyte imbalance. Bowel preparation may not be ordered for patients with bleeding or severe diarrhea. A. C. D. The patient's age, complaints of abdominal cramping, or current weight are not contraindications for the routine preparation for this diagnostic test.
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