After a Patient Returns from a Barium Swallow Study,what Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

After a patient returns from a barium swallow study,what is the nurse's priority?

• A)Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake to flush out the barium.
• B)Monitor stools closely for bright red blood or mucus,which indicates trauma from the procedure.
• C)Inform the patient that the bowel movements are radioactive and that the patient should be sure to flush the toilet three times.
• D)Thicken all the patient's drinks to prevent aspiration.

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