The Nurse Is Preparing a Client Who Is Undergoing Endoscopic

The nurse is preparing a client who is undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to facilitate the passage of stones in the common bile duct. Which teaching point should the nurse provide this client?

A) The procedure will be performed under general anesthesia.
B) Oxygen will be given because the endoscope will hinder breathing.
C) Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or anticoagulants 5 to 7 days before the test.
D) The procedure will take 1 to 2 hours to perform.