A Patient Is Being Scheduled for a Barium Swallow Test

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is being scheduled for a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. Which pretesting information will the nurse provide for the patient?

• A)Remain NPO for 12 hours prior to the procedure.
• B)Increased fluid intake afterward should be water.
• C)Do not smoke on the morning of the testing.
• D)Notify the HCP if stools are abnormal in color.

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