Which of the following would be most important to ensure that a client does not retain any barium after a barium swallow?
A) Placing any stool passed in a specific preservative
B) Monitoring the stool passage and its color
C) Observing the color of urine
D) Monitoring the volume of urine
B
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Monitoring stool passage and its color will ensure that the client remains barium free following a barium swallow test. The white or clay color of the stool would indicate barium retention. The stool should be placed in a special preservative if the client undergoes a stool analysis. Observing the color and volume of urine will not ensure that the client is barium free because barium is not eliminated through urine but through stool.
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