A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is scheduled to have a barium enema at his next appointment.Which of the following should the nurse mention? Select all that apply.
A)Some discomfort and pain may be experienced during the procedure.
B)Eat a low-residue diet for several days before the procedure.
C)Consume only clear fluids the morning of the test.
D)Fast and restrict fluids for 24 hours after the procedure.
E)A laxative and cleansing enema may be needed the day before the procedure.

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The nurse should mention that the patient may experience some discomfort and pain during the procedure. The patient should also eat a low-residue diet for several days before the procedure and may need a laxative and cleansing enema the day before the procedure. It is not necessary to fast and restrict fluids after the procedure, and the patient should consume only clear fluids the day of the test. Therefore, choices C and D are incorrect.

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