The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in 2 days. What kind of diet should the nurse plan for the next 48 hours?
1. general diet
2. full diet today, clear liquids tomorrow
3. full liquids today, nothing by mouth tomorrow
4. clear liquids both today and tomorrow
Correct Answer: 2
Prior to undergoing a barium enema, patients are asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before the examination. A general diet or full liquid diet would not adequately prepare the patient's bowel for the examination. Clear liquids are needed for only 1 day before the examination.
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