An 8-year-old girl is scheduled for a renal ultrasound. What would the nurse include in the plan of care when preparing the child for this test?
A) Withholding food and fluids after midnight
B) Checking the child for allergies to shellfish
C) Ensuring the child has a full bladder
D) Informing the child she should feel no discomfort
Ans: D
The nurse should inform the child that she should feel no discomfort during the test. No fasting is required and no dye is used, so allergies are not a concern. A full bladder is needed for urodynamic studies.
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