The 62-year-old client suspected of having diverticulosis is scheduled for a colonoscopy and is prescribed sodium biphosphate (Fleet’s Phospho-Soda) the night before the procedure. Which priority...

The 62-year-old client suspected of having diverticulosis is scheduled for a colonoscopy and is prescribed sodium biphosphate (Fleet’s Phospho-Soda) the night before the procedure. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement prior to the procedure?

1. Assess the client’s skin turgor and oral mucosa.

2. Initiate intravenous therapy for the client.

3. Determine if the client has iodine allergies.

4. Monitor the client’s bowel movements.