After a Patient Returns from a Barium Swallow,the Nurse's Priority

question 39

Multiple Choice

After a patient returns from a barium swallow,the nurse's priority is to

• A) Encourage the patient to increase fluids 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 his bowel movements are radioactive, and that he should be sure to flush the toilet three times.
• D) Thicken all patient drinks to prevent aspiration.

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