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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