A patient is instructed to prepare for a colonoscopy by drinking 4 liters of GoLYTELY after taking metoclopramide (Reglan)10 mg by mouth.A nurse should explain that the purpose of the metoclopramide is to:
A)Decrease the risk of nausea
B)Help the patient sleep better
C)Increase the laxative effect of the GoLYTELY
D)Improve the contrast for the colonoscopy

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The purpose of metoclopramide (Reglan) is to decrease the risk of nausea that can occur with the use of GoLYTELY for colonoscopy prep.

A Patient Is Instructed to Prepare for a Colonoscopy by Drinking