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:
✍️Colonoscopy is an invasive procedure that requires informed consent after discussing risks, benefits, alternatives, and sedation expectations.
✍️The nurse verifies that the provider obtained informed consent and that the patient is competent and voluntarily agrees.
✍️Consent must be signed before sedation and before the procedure begins, reflecting patient autonomy and legal protection.
✍️Pre-procedure teaching also covers bowel prep/clear liquids—but consent remains the non-negotiable legal prerequisite documented in the record.
✍️Confirming consent aligns with patient rights and regulatory standards, ensuring safe and ethical care.
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This question is from NSG 1221 Summer 2025 Exam 3 which contains 77 questions.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 🔔 Fundamentals of Nursing-PN
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