A client at 20 weeks' gestation is scheduled for a transabdominal ultrasound. What should the nurse instruct this client about the examination? Select all that apply
1. "The entire procedure takes between 20 and 30 minutes."
2. "Arrive 30 minutes before the examination so pain medication will be effective."
3. "Transmission gel will be spread over the abdomen during the examination."
4. "Use an over-the-counter enema to empty the colon before the examination."
5. "Drink 1.5 quarts of water 2 hours before the exam and refrain from voiding."
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Ultrasound testing takes 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Ultrasound is a painless noninvasive diagnostic test. No anesthesia or pain medication is required prior to the procedure.
3. Transmission gel is generously spread over the client's abdomen, and the sonographer slowly moves a transducer over the abdomen to obtain a picture of the uterine contents.
4. It is not necessary to have an empty colon for an ultrasound.
5. The bladder must be full for an ultrasound. The client should be instructed to drink 1 to 1.5 quarts of water 2 hours before the examination and refrain from voiding to ensure a full bladder.
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