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A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy and has a prescription for polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution and bisacodyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "Expect a bowel movement 2 hours following the first dose of the bowel cleanser."
B. "Plan to drink 2 liters of the bowel cleanser solution."
C. "Plan to drink 1 large glass of red cranberry juice the day before the procedure."
D. "Expect to drink the bowel cleanser solution over an 8-hour period."



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Final answer:

The nurse should inform the client about the timing of bowel movements, the required amount of the bowel cleanser solution, and the drinking timeline for the solution.


Explanation:

Expect a bowel movement 2 hr following the first dose of the bowel cleanser. This statement is correct as bisacodyl, a laxative, is often taken before a colonoscopy to help induce bowel movements. Plan to drink 2 liters of the bowel cleanser solution. Adequate fluid intake is necessary to ensure the bowel cleanser is effective. Expect to drink the bowel cleanser solution over an 8 hr period. Following the recommended timeline for drinking the solution is crucial for successful bowel preparation.


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