The patient is seen in the gastroenterology clinic after having ...

[yoooooman]

The patient is seen in the gastroenterology clinic after having experienced changes in his bowel elimination. A colonoscopy is ordered, and the patient has questions about the examination.
 
  What information should the nurse give the patient before the colonoscopy? a. No special preparation is required.
  b. Light sedation is normally used.
  c. No metallic objects are allowed.
  d. Swallowing of an opaque liquid is required.

Question 2

The CIHI disseminates essential data and analysis on Canada's health care system and the health of Canadians. The CIHI influenced issues directly related to nursing by including issues related to which of the following?
 
  a. Nursing science and information science to support clients
  b. Nursing workforce recruitment and retention
  c. Clinical practice, administration, research, and education
  d. Advocating for health policy

[ynlevi]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Special preparation is required before a colonoscopy. Clear liquids are given the day before, to be followed by some form of bowel cleanser. Enemas until clear also may be ordered.
B Light sedation is required for a colonoscopy.
C No restriction of metallic objects is made for a colonoscopy.
D A colonoscopy does not require the swallowing of an opaque liquid.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Nursing science, information science, and supporting clients is part of the definition of role-centred nursing informatics.
B The CIHI is the national, independent, and not-for-profit body that records, analyzes, and disseminates data and analysis on Canada's health care system and the health of Canadians. Although not initially attentive to nursing data, this institution later became more important to several issues directly influencing nursing, including issues related to nursing workforce recruitment and retention.
C Clinical practice, administration, research, and education are part of the definition of nursing informatics related to information technology.
D Advocating for health policy is the mandate for the ICN, not the CIHI.

[yoooooman]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[robbielu01]

Excellent