What should the nurse do when assisting a pregnant client who is having an abdominal ultrasound to determine fetal age?
1. Has the woman empty her bladder before the test begins
2. Assists the woman into a supine position on the examining table
3. Asks the woman to sign an operative consent form prior to the procedure
4. Instructs the woman to eat a fat-free meal 2 hours before the scheduled test time
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Explanation:
1. The recommendation is that the client should have a full bladder to help elevate the uterus out of the pelvic cavity for better visualization.
2. Clients are placed in a supine position on the table.
3. Abdominal ultrasounds are not invasive procedures and do not require a consent form.
4. Dietary intake is not relevant to the ultrasound.
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