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A client asks, 'What should I do to prepare for a colonoscopy?' Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to correctly answer the clientÔÇÖs question? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
Fasting 8 hours, clear liquids the day before, and polyethylene glycol are standard colonoscopy preparations. Antibiotics are not routine, and smoking cessation is not specific to the procedure.