A 6-year-old child is scheduled for a voiding cystourethrogram. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
Ask the parents about shellfish or iodine allergies.
B.
Give the child a preprocedure cleansing enema.
C.
Instruct the parents to give the child clear liquids afterward.
D.
Provide developmentally appropriate teaching.
ANS: A
Because this test uses iodinized contrast material, it is important to assess for allergies to this substance or to iodine, which is often found in shellfish. Teaching would be provided but does not take priority over this important safety measure. There is no need for an enema. After the procedure, the child resumes a normal diet.
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