Practice Question
The nurse is preparing patient education for a patient who will have a colonoscopy. What information would a patient need prior to undergoing a colonoscopy?
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Correct Answer:
Signed consent required
Rationale:
🔷Before a colonoscopy, the nurse must ensure that the informed consent form has been signed because it is an invasive diagnostic procedure.
🔷Informed consent protects the patient’s autonomy and ensures understanding of risks, benefits, and purpose.
🔷The nurse verifies consent but does not obtain it—the provider is responsible for explaining the procedure.
🔷Additional teaching includes bowel preparation and maintaining NPO status prior to the procedure.
🔷The nurse also reassures the patient and monitors for any signs of discomfort or anxiety before the test.
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This question is from NSG 1221 Summer 2025 Exam 3 which contains 81 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
- Answer Choices: 4