A client who underwent removal of a benign colonic polyp asks why a follow-up colonoscopy is necessary. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You are at risk for developing more polyps in the future."
B. "You may have other cancerous lesions that could not be seen right now."
C. "A regular colonoscopy will prevent the development of malignant polyps."
D. "This test will ensure that healing has occurred where the polyp has been removed."
A
Once a person has developed a polyp, there is a risk of multiple polyps occurring.
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