A nurse has given post-procedure instructions to a client who has undergone a colonoscopy. The nurse determines that the client did not fully understand the directions if the client states that:
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Intake should be light at first, then progress to regular intake
It is normal to feel gassy or bloated after the procedure.
The abdominal muscles may be tender from stretching during the procedure
It is all right to drive once the client has been home for an hour or so.