While preparing a client for a colonoscopy, the nurse would be correct to implement which interventions? Select all that apply.

  1. instruction on high fiber diet the day before the procedure
  2. instruction that a sedative will be administered before the procedure
  3. instruction not to eat or drink 6 – 12 hours before the procedure
  4. instruction not to eat or drink 18 hours before the procedure
Numbers 2 and 3 are correct.
Before the procedure a sedative will be administered. The typical pre-procedure diet is low fiber or clear liquids only for one to three days prior to the procedure. Clients should not eat or drink 6 – 12 hours pre-procedure.