The client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional teaching about the procedure?
a. "I may have gas and abdominal cramps after the test."
b. "I will take strong laxatives the afternoon before the test."
c. "I will take my Coumadin with a sip of water tomorrow morning."
d. "I will take nothing by mouth after mid-night on the day of the test."
C
Blood thinners should not be taken before colonoscopy because bleeding may occur if polyps are removed. The client should stop taking warfarin (Coumadin) approximately 2 weeks before the colonoscopy. The other answers describe accurate complications of the colonoscopy and prepa-ration for the procedure.
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