A Nurse Is Giving Instructions to a Patient in Preparation

Multiple Choice

A nurse is giving instructions to a patient in preparation for an intravenous pyelography procedure.Which of the following should the nurse mention? Select all that apply.

A) "Take a laxative the night before the examination."
B) "Remove jewelry and other metallic objects from the area to be examined."
C) "Fast and restrict fluids for 2 hours before the procedure."
D) "You should feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure."
E) "Discontinue your metformin on the day of the procedure and withhold it for 48 hours after the test."