The nurse is planning teaching for a patient scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound. How should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for this test?
1. "Advise the technician if you suspect you are pregnant."
2. "Drink 1 to 2 quarts of water 1 hour before the procedure."
3. "Do not eat anything 8 to 12 hours before the procedure."
4. "Take a laxative the evening before the procedure."
Correct Answer: 3
The patient will need to avoid oral intake 8–12 hours before the procedure. This test is not contraindicated in pregnancy. Laxative use is not needed for this procedure.
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