A client is scheduled for a barium swallow (esophagography) in 2 days. The nurse, providing preprocedure instructions, should tell the client to implement which measure?
A. Eat a regular supper and breakfast
B. Remove all metal and jewelry before the test
C. Expect diarrhea for a few days after the procedure
D. Take all oral medications as scheduled with milk on the day of the test
Ans: B. Remove all metal and jewelry before the test
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