A Nurse Prepares a Client for a Colonoscopy Scheduled for Tomorrow.The

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares a client for a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow.The client states,"My doctor told me that the fecal occult blood test was negative for colon cancer.I don't think I need the colonoscopy and would like to cancel it." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Your doctor should not have given you that information prior to the colonoscopy."
• B) "The colonoscopy is required due to the high percentage of false negatives with the blood test."
• C) "A negative fecal occult blood test does not rule out the possibility of colon cancer."
• D) "I will contact your doctor so that you can discuss your concerns about the procedure."

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