The nurse is providing care for the client who is to undergo a pelvic ultrasound. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. lie on the right side.
2. empty the bladder.
3. avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to the procedure.
4. drink extra fluids and not void prior to the procedure.
Answer: 4
1. The client is placed in the lithotomy position.
2. The client should not void prior to the procedure.
3. Refraining from alcohol affects syphilis serology results.
4. The client is encouraged to drink extra fluid and not void prior to the ultrasound.
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