A Patient Is Instructed to Prepare for a Colonoscopy by Drinking

question 148

Multiple Choice

A patient is instructed to prepare for a colonoscopy by drinking 4 liters of GoLYTELY after taking metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg by mouth.A nurse should explain that the purpose of the metoclopramide is to:

• A)Decrease the risk of nausea
• B)Help the patient sleep better
• C)Increase the laxative effect of the GoLYTELY
• D)Improve the contrast for the colonoscopy

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