The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old patient who has ulcerative colitis and is scheduled to have a proctosigmoidoscopy. Which of the following would cause the nurse to clarify routine preparation orders with the physician?
a. The patient's age
b. Complaints of abdominal cramping
c. Patient's weight is 10% below ideal body weight
d. Presence of severe diarrhea
ANS: D
Routine preparation with severe diarrhea can result in electrolyte imbalance. Bowel preparation may not be ordered for patients with bleeding or severe diarrhea.
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