When assisting with preparing a client scheduled for a barium swallow, which of the following would be appropriate to include?
A) Avoid smoking for at least a day before the procedure.
B) Take vitamin K before the procedure.
C) Take three cleansing enemas before the procedure.
D) Avoid the intake of red meat before the procedure.

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Smoking can interfere with the results of the procedure, so it is important to avoid it for at least a day before the barium swallow. Taking vitamin K, doing cleansing enemas, or avoiding red meat are not necessary or relevant for this procedure.

When Assisting with Preparing a Client Scheduled for a Barium