A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall wellbeing. Which response is the most appropriate?

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The nurse's best response is to acknowledge that there is controversy surrounding colonics and to gather more information from the client before providing further education or recommendations. Option B is not helpful as it does not provide any guidance, and option D is incorrect as colonics can be a useful, albeit controversial, method of bowel cleansing. Option C may be true for some individuals, but it is not a complete or accurate description of the potential benefits and risks of colonics.

A Client Comes to the Clinic with a Chief Complaint