A patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease is ready to return home from the radiology department following a gastrointestinal blood loss scan.Prior to discharge, a nurse should instruct the patient to:
A)Flush the toilet immediately after each void
B)Limit activity for the next 24 hours
C)Remain on a clear liquid diet until a follow-up with the health-care provider in 1 week
D)Restrict fluid intact

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Flushing the toilet immediately after each void can reduce the risk of spreading infection or inflammation to others, which is important for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Limiting activity, remaining on a clear liquid diet, or restricting fluid intake are not necessary instructions for a gastrointestinal blood loss scan.

A Patient with a History of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is