Which of the Following Instructions Should Be Included in the Post-Procedure

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?

• A) Encourage the patient to resume a high-fat diet
• B) Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal
• C) Tell the patient to lie flat for 8 hours after the procedure
• D) Tell the patient that diarrhea is a frequent side effect of the contrast medium
• E) Tell the patient to limit water intake for the next 7 days

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Definitions:

High Leg

A certain type of three-phase power connection that exhibits a higher voltage on one leg when measured to ground than on the other legs.

Output Power

The amount of power, typically measured in watts, that a device, system, or process delivers to its load.

Open Delta

An open delta connection refers to a method of transformer connection used in electrical systems that employs two transformers to create a three-phase supply with a smaller capacity than a full delta connection.

Three-Phase Transformer

A type of transformer used in three-phase systems, consisting of three sets of primary and secondary windings, used to step up or step down voltages in power distribution.