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A 55-Year-Old Patient with a History of Vomiting Is Scheduled

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A 55-year-old patient with a history of vomiting is scheduled for a diagnostic radiograph of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the client's teaching?


A) "You will need to drink a large amount of bowel preparation solution to clear out your system before the test."
B) "It is important that you be given a prophylactic medication to prevent aspiration during the test."
C) "You will be asked to drink a barium contrast about 30 minutes before the test to help highlight any digestive problems."
D) "You will be given a sedative to help make you sleepy during the testing procedure."

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