The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for renal angiography following a motor vehicle accident. What patient preparation should the nurse most likely provide before this test?

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Before the procedure, a laxative may be prescribed to evacuate the colon so that unobstructed $\mathrm{x}$-rays can be obtained. A 24-hour urine test is not necessary prior to the procedure. Gastrografin and potassium chloride are not administered prior to renal angiography.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Scheduled for Renal