A healthy 50-year-old client asks the nurse, "What must I do in preparation for my screening colonoscopy?" Which statements by the nurse correctly answer the client's question? Select all that apply.

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Colonoscopy evaluates colonic mucosa. Therefore, clients should follow instructions to keep the colon clean with no stool left for better visualization during the procedure. These instructions include: Clear liquid diet the day before Nothing by mouth 8-12 hours prior to the examination The health care provider prescribes a bowel-cleansing agent such as a cathartic, enema, or polyethylene glycol (GoLYTELY) the day before the test. The type of prep depends on the health care provider's preference and client health status. (Option B) Healthy clients screened for colon disease do not require antibiotics prior to the procedure. (Option C) The instructions prior to a nuclear gastric emptying scan include teaching the client to avoid smoking the day of the examination as delay of gastric emptying occurs with tobacco use. Smoking cessation per se has no role in colonoscopy, but it is good for general health. Educational objective: Instructions for clients scheduled for a colonoscopy include a clear liquid diet the day before the procedure, avoiding any food or liquids (nothing by mouth) 8-12 hours prior to the examination, and taking the bowel-cleansing agent as prescribed.

A Healthy 50-Year-Old Client Asks the Nurse, "What Must I