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

question 29

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 primary care provider 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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Definitions:

Brain Wave

Oscillations of electrical potential between parts of the brain, visible on an EEG.

Beta Waves

Brainwaves that are associated with active, alert, and cognitive processing states of consciousness.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the brain, important for identifying conditions such as epilepsy.

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep and are thought to be involved in processing memory and learning.