A client is scheduled for a cholecystogram to confirm the presence of gallstones. Which would the nurse instruct the client to do to prepare for this procedure?

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Eating nothing for 12 hours after taking radiopaque dye is crucial for a cholecystogram. This fasting ensures that the gallbladder is not stimulated to contract, which could affect the accuracy of the imaging by emptying the gallbladder of the dye that is needed for the x-ray to visualize the gallstones.

A Client Is Scheduled for a Cholecystogram to Confirm the Presence