Bowel preparation for rectal and colonic investigation
Frances Mandie Bulmer Colorectal nurse practitioner, University of Hull academic surgical unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham
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.
Nursing Standard.
14, 20, 32-35.
doi: 10.7748/ns2000.02.14.20.32.c2758
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