Which statement by a patient should lead the nurse to conclude that the precolonoscopy instruction provided has been effective?
a. "I know that the lighted tube he will use will help the doctor look at my tumor, and he might take a small piece of tissue to look at in the lab."
b. "I know that the light on the tube will help cure my cancer."
c. "I know the colonoscopy is very painful and embarrassing, and I hope no one sees me in that position."
d. "My daughter is coming in to see me to-day. I am glad to be looking forward to something pleasant."
A
Colonoscopy diagnostic procedures are essentially painless but have no curative benefit.
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