A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "Colonics is a dangerous and not useful technique that no one should try."
2. "There is much controversy about colonics. What do you know about it?"
3. "This is a good way to get rid of toxins in your system."
4. "You'd better ask your doctor about this."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Although colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification, and there tends to be no middle group in the beliefs about the usefulness of colonics, that option does not appropriately address the client's concerns.
Rationale 2: Although colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification, establishing a baseline regarding the client's knowledge regarding the process is most appropriate.
Rationale 3: Colonics is the procedure for washing the inner wall of the colon by filling it with water or herbal solutions and then draining it. Colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification and the issue requires further discussion.
Rationale 4: This option defers the client's concerns to the doctor, which is inappropriate because the nurse should be prepared to discuss the issue with the client.
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