Which statements by a patient would indicate an accurate understanding of cytometry? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Drink no fluids for 6 hours after the test."
b. "Report a change in my abdominal girth."
c. "Notify the doctor if I have difficulty voiding."
d. "Sleep on my stomach."
e. "Notify my doctor if I experience burning on urination."
C, E
Voiding difficulty and burning on urination are complications that should be reported to the phy-sician. Neither fluid intake nor sleeping positions are restricted. Abdominal girth is not significant to the postcystometry recovery.
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