The nurse is preparing the patient for a bladder scan to determine PVR. Which of the following is part of the preparation?

a. Limit food intake for 2 hours before the scan.
b. Begin scan 10 minutes after the patient has voided.
c. Limit liquid intake for 30 minutes before the scan.
d. Administer an analgesic 30 minutes before the scan.


B
The nurse will assist the patient to void, then wait 10 minutes before administering the bladder scan. There is no need to limit either food or fluids before the test. Since the test is completely noninvasive, there is no need to administer an analgesic beforehand.

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A) The underlying focus of transcultural nursing is to promote the well-being of institutions. B) The underlying focus of transcultural nursing is to promote the health of communities. C) The underlying focus of transcultural nursing is to provide culture-specific and culture-universal care. D) The underlying focus of transcultural nursing is to promote the well-being of groups.

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Which statement best describes a fee-for-service means of health care reimbursement?

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