A client is scheduled to have esophageal manometry testing. Prior to the test, nursing responsibilities include:
1. medicating the client with an antihistamine.
2. keeping the client NPO for 12 hours prior to the test.
3. withholding food and fluids for 8 hours before the test.
4. restricting intake to clear liquids for 4 hours prior to the test.
Answer: 3
1. Premedicating with antihistamine is not indicated for this test.
2. The client only needs to be NPO for 8 hours, not 12.
3. Food and fluids are withheld for 8 hours before testing.
4. Food and fluids are withheld for 8 hours before the testing.
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