Which nursing intervention is necessary before a first-trimester transabdominal ultrasound?
A) Place the woman on nothing by mouth (nil per os [NPO]) for 12 hours.
B) Instruct the woman to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water.
C) Administer an enema.
D) Perform an abdominal preparation.

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When the uterus is still in the pelvis,visualization may be difficult.Performing a first-trimester transabdominal ultrasound requires the woman to have a full bladder,which will elevate the uterus upward and provide a better visualization of the fetus; therefore,being NPO is not appropriate.Neither an enema nor an abdominal preparation is necessary for this procedure.

Which Nursing Intervention Is Necessary Before a First-Trimester Transabdominal Ultrasound