Following a Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal, the Wife of the Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

Following 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:

• A) "This small amount of bleeding is expected after the removal of polyps."
• B) "I will notify the physician about this hemorrhage."
• C) "I will watch your husband very carefully to assess any further hemorrhage."
• D) "Don't worry. This small amount of blood happens with these procedures."

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