Chapter 32 GI Case Study Dx TestsMrs. Olive Yew, 60 years old, reports seeing “blood in my stool” and has had a change in bowel patterns over the last month. Her gastroenterologist has ordered an abdominal CT scan with IV contrast & a colonoscopy to be done out-patient. What information should be gathered on Ms. Olive Yew before performing the CT scan? What will you teach Ms. Yew prior to having this test? What type of pre-procedural care must be completed prior to having a colonoscopy?What is a possible complication of this test (colonoscopy)?What teaching should be provided to Ms. Yew post procedure?

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Chapter 32 GI Case Study Dx Tests

Mrs. Olive Yew, 60 years old, reports seeing “blood in my stool” and has had a change in bowel patterns over the last month. Her gastroenterologist has ordered an abdominal CT scan with IV contrast & a colonoscopy to be done out-patient.

What information should be gathered on Ms. Olive Yew before performing the CT scan?
What will you teach Ms. Yew prior to having this test?
What type of pre-procedural care must be completed prior to having a colonoscopy?
What is a possible complication of this test (colonoscopy)?
What teaching should be provided to Ms. Yew post procedure?

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