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Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

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A 70-year-old woman is scheduled to have a colonoscopy in the next three days. Pre-procedure instructions and actions would include:
  1. A clear liquid diet started after midnight on the day before the test
  2. Adequate cleansing of the colon is not necessary
  3. NPO at least 6 hours before the procedure
  4. The patient is positioned lying on the left side with the knees drawn up to the chest
Explanation
Answer - D - The patient is positioned lying on the left side with the knees drawn up to the chest during colonoscopy; however, the position may be changed during the examination. A clear liquid diet is usually started at noon on the day before the procedure. NPO is started after midnight on the day before the test. Enemas are given until the returns are clear.
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