The nurse is preparing to administer liquid laxative to a patient in preparation for a colonoscopy.Which action should the nurse take?

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Chilling the laxative or pouring it over ice makes the drink more palatable and easier to swallow.The nurse should not offer any food,as the accuracy of the test depends on adequate bowel prep.The laxative does not affect the patient's temperature.Mixing the laxative with another substance can make it difficult to judge how much the patient actually consumed if any liquid is remaining.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Liquid Laxative to a Patient