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An 85-Year-Old Male Patient Is Aware of the Need for a Colonoscopy;

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An 85-year-old male patient is aware of the need for a colonoscopy; however, he has a history of severe electrolyte imbalances associated with bowel preps for diagnostic tests. Which intervention should the nurse plan?


A) Discuss the option of having a flexible sigmoidoscopy instead.
B) Investigate medications the patient can take after the colonoscopy to correct the electrolyte imbalances.
C) Discuss the option of not having the colonoscopy.
D) Consider the option of delaying the colonoscopy for a year.

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