A Client Is Scheduled for an Ultrasound to Evaluate for Possible

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for an ultrasound to evaluate for possible uterine fibroids.Which instruction by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Do not eat or drink anything after midnight."
• B) "Take these laxatives the morning of the test."
• C) "Do not urinate an hour before the test; a full bladder will give best results."
• D) "Have a designated driver because you will be sleepy from the anesthesia."

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