Gastrointestinal medications
Gastrointestinal medications ( 8 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client receiving a bowel cleansing agent in preparation for a colonoscopy. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
Correct. When a client is receiving a bowel cleansing agent, such as a laxative or oral sodium phosphate solution, monitoring electrolyte levels is crucial. These medications can cause electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and dehydration. The nurse should closely monitor the client's electrolyte levels and intervene appropriately to prevent complications.
Incorrect. Respiratory rate monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.
Incorrect. Urine output monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.
Incorrect. Blood glucose level monitoring is not directly affected by bowel cleansing agents and does not require prioritization in this scenario.
A) Correct. When a client is receiving a bowel cleansing agent, such as a laxative or oral sodium phosphate solution, monitoring electrolyte levels is crucial. These medications can cause electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and dehydration. The nurse should closely monitor the client's electrolyte levels and intervene appropriately to prevent complications.
B) Incorrect. Respiratory rate monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.
C) Incorrect. Urine output monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.
D) Incorrect. Blood glucose level monitoring is not directly affected by bowel cleansing agents and does not require prioritization in this scenario.