The patient has an extensive bowel preparation of oral laxatives and enemas for a colon resection. When asked about the rigorous prep, the nurse would list as the rationales (select all that apply):
1. Reduces possibility of fecal contamination of the operative site
2. Flattens the colon
3. Decreases postoperative distention
4. Avoids postoperative constipation
5. Decreases straining at stool
1, 3, 4, 5
Preoperative bowel prep reduces the risk for infection from bowel contents and decreases postoperative distention, constipation, and straining at stool.
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A. whether the research report is free from flaws. B. whether the research report is important enough for publication. C. whether other colleagues would be interested in the topic. D. all of the above
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A) Egyptian era B) Christian era C) Greek era D) Roman era