A Patient Is Recovering from a Sigmoidoscopy with Removal of a Benign

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a sigmoidoscopy with removal of a benign polyp. What should the nurse include in this patient's discharge instructions?

• A) Contact the primary healthcare provider if experiencing large amounts of flatus.
• B) Avoid heavy lifting for 2 weeks after procedure.
• C) Report abdominal pain, fever, or chills.
• D) Beginning the evening after the procedure, eat foods high in fiber.

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Definitions:

Output Latch (OTL) Instruction

A command in PLC programming used to maintain an output in an energized state until it is specifically turned off by an output unlatch instruction.

Latch

A latch is a type of digital logic circuit used to store one bit of data, holding its output state until an input signal triggers a change.

Latch Outputs

Output commands in a programmable logic controller (PLC) that maintain their state until explicitly changed by another part of the program.

Unlatch Outputs

A command in PLC programming used to turn off or reset output devices back to their default state.