The nurse is caring for a client who just completed an upper GI radiographic series with oral barium contrast. Which instructions does the nurse provide to the client?
a. "Drink plenty of fluids over the next few days."
b. "Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours after the test."
c. "You may not drive or operate heavy ma-chinery today."
d. "Do not take any blood thinners for 24 hours after the test."
A
The client is encouraged to drink plenty of fluids after a barium swallow to help eliminate the barium from the colon. Limiting the diet as the barium is being cleared is not necessary. The test will not make the client drowsy, so driving should not be limited. Similarly, blood thinners will not affect the client.
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