Which of the following instructions would be appropriate to include when preparing a woman for an abdominal ultrasound?
A) Restrict solid food intake for 2 hours before the test.
B) Refrain from douching for at least 1 week before the test.
C) Drink at least 1 quart of water an hour before the test.
D) Empty the bladder immediately before the test.
C
Feedback:
Drinking at least 1 quart of water 45 minutes to 1 hour before the test and no voiding until after the test ensures a full bladder and facilitates transmission of the ultrasound waves. It also elevates the bowel away from the other pelvic organs. The client should restrict solid food intake for 6 to 8 hours before the test to avoid having images of her test obscured by gas and intestinal contents. There is no restriction on douching for this test. A full bladder, not an empty one, facilitates this test.
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