A client is scheduled for a renal ultrasound and a barium swallow. The nurse realizes that which of the following should be done regarding these diagnostic tests?
1. Complete the barium swallow first.
2. Complete the renal ultrasound first.
3. Complete the barium swallow and then have the renal ultrasound done immediately afterward.
4. Wait 8 hours after the barium swallow to complete the renal ultrasound.
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A renal ultrasound must be done before any diagnostic tests that use barium. If this is not possible, at least 24 hours must elapse between the barium swallow and the renal ultrasound.
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