All of these tests require the client to be NPO prior to the test. Which one requires that the client have no exposure to barium for at least 4 days before the test?
a. barium swallow c. gallbladder series
b. computed tomography d. renal angiography
B
Nursing responsibilities for a client receiving a computed tomography (CT) scan include: NPO 8 hrs prior to the test, no exposure to barium for at least 4 days before the test, assessment for allergies to iodine and shellfish, and that the client must be able to lie still on a hard, flat table for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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