Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is providing instructions about bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG) for a client who is going to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Abdominal bloating is a common side effect of bowel cleansing preparations like PEG due to the large volume of fluid ingested and rapid bowel content movement. This is relevant information to include in the instructions.