Mrs. Jones, 50 years of age, is scheduled for a colonoscopy. She has no symptoms, but her physician has ordered this procedure as a baseline study based on suggested guidelines for cancer screening by the American Cancer Society. The patient is instructed to start a clear liquid diet the day before the exam, and to take GoLYTELY every 3 to 4 hours until bowel results are clear liquid. (Learning Objective 5) 1. What information should the nurse include about the possible side effects of GoLYTELY?
2. Mrs. Jones arrives at the GI clinic. In assessing whether the patient is properly prepared for the colonoscopy, what questions should the nurse ask her?
3. Immediately after the procedure, what possible complications should the nurse assess for in Mrs. Jones?