The nurse is completing a chart review of patients who received a proctosigmoidoscopy in the past 3 months.Which of the following findings would indicate a need for additional investigation? A)"Patient given tap water enema x 2 one hour prior to procedure; tolerated well." B)"Patient has a history of colorectal cancer, currently receiving chemotherapy, platelet count = 67, 000/mm³." C)"Patient with large amounts of flatus postprocedure; BP = 122/68." D)"Consent signed and witnessed prior to preoperative sedative provision."

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The patient's history of colorectal cancer, current chemotherapy, and low platelet count indicate a need for further investigation as these factors may increase the risk of complications during and after the procedure. The other options are normal or expected findings.

The Nurse Is Completing a Chart Review of Patients Who