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OSWALD

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in 2 days. What kind of diet should the nurse plan for the next 48 hours?
 
  1. general diet
  2. full diet today, clear liquids tomorrow
  3. full liquids today, nothing by mouth tomorrow
  4. clear liquids both today and tomorrow

Question 2

A patient with a 2-month history of diarrhea is prescribed a diagnostic test that uses a narrow x-ray beam to provide a 360-degree view of abdominal structures. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?
 
  1. liver biopsy
  2. cholecystography
  3. gastric emptying study
  4. computed tomography


frankwu0507

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Prior to undergoing a barium enema, patients are asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before the examination. A general diet or full liquid diet would not adequately prepare the patient's bowel for the examination. Clear liquids are needed for only 1 day before the examination.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
The computed tomography (CT) scan produces a narrow x-ray beam that examines the body sections from 360 degrees. A liver biopsy takes a piece of the liver to assess for the presence of pathology. A cholecystography assesses for gallbladder stones or tumors. Gastric emptying studies provide information about the body's ability to empty the stomach.


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