The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Undergo

The nurse is caring for a patient who will undergo colonoscopy testing. Which intervention will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care for the day before the test?

A) Provide the patient with zinc oxide skin barrier cream for the perineal area.
B) Obtain an order for a gentle laxative to be given once the test is completed.
C) Carefully assess the patient's ability to swallow liquids through a straw.
D) Check the patient for allergies to shellfish and iodine-based contrast dyes.