The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an angiocardiography. Which of the following interventions does the nurse implement during client preparation?
A) Recommend that the client fast for at least 3 hours before the test.
B) Stop administering antihistaminic medication, if any, before the test.
C) Draw arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis before the test.
D) Restrict client activity for about 12 hours before the test.

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Angiocardiography is a test that examines the heart and the blood vessels that supply it with blood. To prepare for this test, the nurse should recommend that the client fast for at least 3 hours before the test. This is done to reduce the risk of aspiration during the procedure. Additionally, there is no need to stop administering antihistaminic medication or draw arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis before the test. Restricting client activity for about 12 hours before the test is not necessary as well.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Scheduled for an Angiocardiography