Mina, who is suspected of an ovarian tumor is scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound. The nurse provides which preprocedure instruction to the client?
A. Eat a light breakfast only
B. Maintain an NPO status before the procedure
C. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the procedure
D. Drink six to eight glasses of water without voiding before the test
Answer: D
Explanation: A pelvic ultrasound requires the ingestion of large volumes of water just before the procedure. A full bladder is necessary so that it will be visualized as such and not mistaken for a possible pelvic growth. An abdominal ultrasound may require that the client abstain from food or fluid for several hours before the procedure. Option C is unrelated to this specific procedure.
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