Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)

A nurse is preparing a client for an abdominal ultrasound to evaluate suspected cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client before the procedure?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A reason:

Fasting for 12 hours is not required before an abdominal ultrasound. However, the client may be asked to avoid eating fatty or heavy meals before the procedure.

Choice B reason:

Filling the bladder with a gallon of water is unnecessary and not related to an abdominal ultrasound. A full bladder is required for pelvic ultrasounds, not abdominal ultrasounds.

Choice C reason:

Avoiding drinking liquids for 2 hours before the ultrasound is not necessary. In fact, a full bladder is preferred for better visualization during an abdominal ultrasound.

Choice D reason:

This statement is correct. To have a full bladder for the ultrasound, the client should drink 16 ounces of water about one hour before the procedure. A full bladder helps lift the intestines and improves the visualization of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.




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