The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse is preparing to instruct the patient on a colon preparation procedure that will include polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage prior to the procedure
What is the nurse aware of about the use of lavage solutions and when they are contraindicated?
A) In a patient with an inflammatory bowel disease
B) In a patient with polyps
C) In a patient with a colostomy
D) In a patient with colon cancer
Ans: A
Feedback: The use of a lavage solution is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with a colostomy can receive a lavage solution. Cleansing of the colon using polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage is a common procedure that precedes a colonoscopy, as a colonoscopy is the most frequently used diagnostic aid and screening device for patients with previous colon cancer or polyps.
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What will be an ideal response?
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The nurse will tell the caregivers that the most likely explanation for this change in behavior is that: a. "Children do not grieve the same as adults, and this is probably normal." b. "The child received a lot of attention for the depressed behavior and has gotten enough attention." c. "Children are very resilient, and your child is more so than most." d. "Your child is just in an emotional plateau and resting from the depression."