During change-of-shift report, the nurse receives the following information about a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which information should be communicated to the health care provider before sending the client for the procedure?

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If the client has had inadequate bowel preparation, the colon cannot be visualized and the procedure should be rescheduled. Because contrast solution is not used during colonoscopy, the iodine allergy is not pertinent. A pacemaker is a contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but not to colonoscopy. The nurse should instruct the client about the sedation used during the examination to decrease the client's anxiety about discomfort.

During Change-Of-Shift Report, the Nurse Receives the Following Information About