A patient has just had a barium enema. Which of the following should the nurse do for this patient?
a. keep NPO for 8 hours c. increase fluids
b. send a stool specimen to lab d. observe for a rash
C
General patient preparation for barium studies include placing the patient on NPO status after midnight, administering a laxative the evening before and enemas the morning of the test, forcing fluid post-procedure, and following up in 2 to 3 days post-procedure to ensure the patient has had a normal brown stool.
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