A Client Had a Colonoscopy and Biopsy Yesterday and Calls

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client had a colonoscopy and biopsy yesterday and calls the gastrointestinal clinic to report a spot of bright red blood on the toilet paper today.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the client to call back if this happens again today.
• B) Instruct the client to go to the emergency department.
• C) Remind the client that a small amount of bleeding is possible.
• D) Tell the client to come in to the clinic this afternoon.

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