Which nursing intervention is necessary prior to a second trimester transabdominal ultrasound?
a. Ensure the client is NPO for 12 hours.
b. Instruct the client to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water.
c. Administer a soap suds enema.
d. Perform an abdominal prep.
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.
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