The Patient Has an Extensive Bowel Preparation of Oral Laxatives

The patient has an extensive bowel preparation of oral laxatives and enemas for a colon resection.When asked about the rigorous preparation,the nurse would list as the rationales: (Select all that apply.)

A) Reduces possibility of fecal contamination of the operative site.
B) Flattens the colon.
C) Decreases postoperative distention.
D) Avoids postoperative constipation.
E) Decreases straining at stool