When the patient returns to the floor at 12:30 PM after having had an upper GI (UGI) series, which action should the nurse complete first?
a. Offer liquids and a snack immediately.
b. Delay the meal tray until the bowel is clear of contrast media.
c. Turn the patient on the right side to en-hance evacuation of contrast media.
d. Provide oral care.
A
Patients who have had a UGI series have been NPO for 12 hours and may be dehydrated. Fluids should be given generously to help evacuate the contrast media, and the meal tray should be given as quickly as possible.
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