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Bowel preparation for rectal and colonic investigation
1University of Hull Academic Surgical Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 24, 2001
Abstract
Background:
Nurses need to have a clear understanding of the reasons for effective bowel preparation for patients undergoing imaging of the rectum and colon.
Conclusion:
Depending on the specific investigation, a variety of effective oral and rectal preparations are available. One of the most important deciding factors in choosing which should be used is patient tolerance.