A nurse is educating a client scheduled for a colonoscopy about the procedure. Which information should the nurse provide to help the client prepare effectively?
Maintain regular fluid intake without restricting the types of beverages before the procedure.
Continue usual eating and drinking habits until the morning of the procedure.
Avoid solid food and consume clear liquids starting the night before the procedure.
Increase intake of fiber-rich foods and adequate fluids to facilitate bowel cleansing.
The correct answer explains the appropriate preparation for a colonoscopy, which includes fasting and consuming only clear liquids starting the night before. This ensures the bowel is adequately cleansed for optimal visualization during the procedure. Fiber-rich foods and fluids are contraindicated as they may leave residue in the colon. Maintaining regular fluid intake without restriction to beverage type could result in consuming non-clear liquids, which is not appropriate. Continuing usual eating and drinking habits until the morning would compromise the procedure's effectiveness, as the bowel would not be properly prepared.
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