A nurse is providing pre-test instructions to a patient who will be undergoing liver and biliary system ultrasound.The nurse should tell the patient to fast and restrict fluids for how many hours prior to the procedure?
A)6 hours
B)8 hours
C)10 hours
D)12 hours

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For a liver and biliary system ultrasound, patients are typically instructed to fast and restrict fluids for 8 hours prior to the procedure to reduce the amount of gas in the stomach and intestines, providing a clearer image of the liver and biliary system.

A Nurse Is Providing Pre-Test Instructions to a Patient Who