Multiple Choice
A patient asks the nurse why being NPO for 6 to 8 hours before a contrast study is necessary.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A) "Decreasing the hydration status decreases the chance of an allergic response to the contrast medium."
B) "Excessive hydration causes dilution of the contrast medium, which does not permit as clear a picture of the area as needed."
C) "It reduces the chance of postprocedure infection."
D) "Nausea is prevented if the stomach is empty."
Correct Answer:
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