Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 254 of 2368
A client is recovering after a colonoscopy and feels bloated with mild abdominal cramps. Which instruction is best?
- Hold the gas until the cramps stop
- Report this as a sign of perforation immediately
- Pass the gas freely because air was put into the colon
- Avoid moving until the cramping resolves
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Correct answer: Pass the gas freely because air was put into the colon
Air is inserted during the procedure, so bloating and cramps are expected and the client should pass gas freely.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: COLONOSCOPY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026