Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Following a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectumFollowing a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectum. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
"This small amount of bleeding is expected after the removal of polyps.": Minor rectal bleeding is a common occurrence after polyp removal during a colonoscopy and generally does not indicate a complication. This reassurance helps alleviate the family├óÔé¼Ôäós concern.