While working with a student nurse who is caring for a patient scheduled for a colonoscopy, which of the following would require an intervention by the nurse?
A)The student prepares to provide pre-procedural sedative before the consent has been signed.
B)The student provides a tap water enema 30 minutes prior to the procedure and documents patient vital signs after the enema.
C)The student checks with the GI lab to ensure a barium swallow is scheduled after the colonoscopy.
D)The student asks the patient to state full name and birth date before providing bowel prep to drink.

Question

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Providing pre-procedural sedatives before obtaining consent is a violation of the patient's rights and requires intervention by the nurse. The nurse should ensure that the patient has provided informed consent before administering any medications.

Answer: B and D
 Providing a tap water enema and checking the patient's identification before providing bowel prep are appropriate nursing interventions for a patient scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should also document vital signs after the enema to monitor for any adverse effects. A barium swallow is not typically scheduled after a routine colonoscopy and is therefore not a necessary intervention by the nurse.

While Working with a Student Nurse Who Is Caring for a Patient