Author Question: The nurse is aware of the 2014 American Cancer Society Screening Guidelines for colon cancer, which ... (Read 61 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is aware of the 2014 American Cancer Society Screening Guidelines for colon cancer, which include which testing modalities for people over the age of 50? (Select all that apply.)

a. Colonoscopy every 10 years
b. Colonoscopy every 5 years
c. Computed tomography (CT) colonography every 5 years
d. Double-contrast barium enema every 10 years
e. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years

Question 2

A client is recovering from an esophagogastroduode noscopy (EGD) and requests something to drink. What action by the nurse is best?

a. Allow the client cool liquids only.
b. Assess the client's gag reflex.
c. Remind the client to remain NPO.
d. Tell the client to wait 4 hours.

livaneabi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
The options for colon cancer screening for people over the age of 50 include colonoscopy every 10 years and CT colonography, double-contrast barium enema, or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The local anesthetic used during this procedure will depress the client's gag reflex. After the procedure, the nurse should ensure that the gag reflex is intact before offering food or fluids. The client does not need to be restricted to cool beverages only and is not required to wait 4 hours before oral intake is allowed. Telling the client to remain NPO does not inform the client of when he or she can have fluids, nor does it reflect the client's readiness for them.