Which nursing intervention is necessary before a second-trimester transabdominal ultrasound?
a. Place the woman NPO for 12 hours.
b. Instruct the woman to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water.
c. Administer a soapsuds enema.
d. Perform an abdominal prep.
B
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A The woman needs a full bladder in order to elevate the uterus; therefore being
NPO is not appropriate.
B When the uterus is still in the pelvis, visualization may be difficult. It is
necessary to perform the test when the woman has a full bladder, which provides
a "window" through which the uterus and its contents can be viewed.
C A soapsuds enema is not necessary for this procedure.
D An abdominal prep is not necessary for this procedure.
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