Author Question: The nurse is planning the diet for the client who will be having a barium enema in two days for a ... (Read 26 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is planning the diet for the client who will be having a barium enema in two days for a suspected diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. What should be included in the diet?

1. There are no restrictions.
2. The client may have a full diet today and clear liquids tomorrow.
3. The client may have full liquids today and npo tomorrow.
4. The client may have clear liquids both today and tomorrow.

Question 2

Discharge planning for the patient admitted to the acute care facility ideally begins

a. shortly after the patient is admitted to the acute care setting
b. the morning of discharge
c. at the time of the first post-discharge visit to the primary care provider
d. only when the patient states she is ready to listen to the process

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. The client may have a full diet today and clear liquids tomorrow.

Rationale:
Prior to undergoing a barium enema, clients will be asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before the examination. This restriction is needed to allow food to clear from the bowels.

Answer to Question 2

A
Ideally, discharge planning begins soon after the patient is admitted to the acute care setting. It helps in coordinating all health care team members to accomplish the same overall purpose, which is patient discharge.