The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Computed Tomography

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.Which statement by the nurse is best (all contain correct information) ?

• A) "You will need to remain NPO for the 4 hours prior to your CT scan."
• B) "You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 4 hours before your test."
• C) "You will need to be NPO and drink this contrast medium before your test."
• D) "You may need to void before you go down to the department for your CT scan."

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