The nurse is caring for a patient who will be undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy testing to screen for colon cancer. What goal will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?
a. Patient will verbalize understanding of pre-procedure preparation to be completed at home the day before the test.
b. Patient will feel comfortable about the upcoming test and have trust in the health care providers.
c. Patient will learn common side effects of the medications used to prepare the GI tract for endoscopy testing.
d. Patient will realize how important regular sigmoidoscopy testing is in the prevention of colon cancer.
ANS: A
The patient will need to complete colon preparation prior to the sigmoidoscopy testing. The nurse must determine that the patient understands how and when to complete the prep. Having the patient verbalize understanding of the prep procedure is an objective goal so that the nurse can readily determine whether or not it has been met. The other goals are not objective or measurable, so the nurse cannot determine whether or not they have been met.
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