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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test

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The nurse has given postprocedure instructions to a client who has undergone a colonoscopy. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
  1. “It is normal to feel gassy or bloated after the procedure.”
  2. “The abdominal muscles may be tender from the procedure.”
  3. “It is alright to drive once I’ve been home for an hour or so.”
  4. “Intake should be light at first and the progress.”
Explanation
Answer - C - “It is alright to drive once I’ve been home for an hour or so.” The client should not drive for several hours after discharge because the client would have received sedative medications during the procedure. The client should resume intake slowly and progress as tolerated. The client may experience gas, bloating, or abdominal tenderness for a short while after the procedure and this is normal.
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