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Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep

Category - GI

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A patient is scheduled for a barium enema. Pre-procedure instructions and actions include the following except:
  1. Cleansing enemas on the morning of the examination
  2. NPO after midnight before the day of the examination
  3. A soft diet for 1 to 2 days before the test
  4. A clear liquid diet and laxative on the evening before the test
Explanation
Answer - C - A patient scheduled for a barium enema should have a low-residue diet for 1 to 2 days before the test. The other options are accurate.
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