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A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a patient who had a fiberoptic colonoscopy 18 hours ago. The patient reports worsening abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Which condition should be the nurse’s primary concern?
Correct Incorrect Bowel perforation is one of the most dangerous complications following a fiberoptic colonoscopy. Symptoms to watch for include worsening abdominal pain, fever, chills, and tachycardia, indicating progressing peritonitis. One of the most severe risks during colonoscopy is the perforation of the colon, which can have high mortality and morbidity rates.