Which of the following is important for the nurse to teach the patient prior to having a fiberoptic colonoscopy?

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It is important for the nurse to teach the patient having a fiberoptic colonoscopy that the lavage solution may be ingested orally or through a nasogastric tube. This solution cleans and prepares the bowel so the physician can visualize the internal structures during the procedure. The patient typically needs to refrain from all medications after the cleansing solution and may need to limit fluids for one to two days before the procedure.

Which of the Following Is Important for the Nurse to Teach