The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen. Patients must be NPO (nothing by mouth) for 8 hours and void several minutes before the test. Which statement by the nurse is best to help prepare the patient?
A) "You are to remain NPO for the 8 hours prior to your CT scan."
B) "You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 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 to the department for your CT scan."
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