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Title: The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in
Post by: colleen on Jan 26, 2013
The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in two days. What should be included in the diet for the next 48 hours?
1. general diet
2. full diet today, clear liquids tomorrow
3. full liquids today, n.p.o. tomorrow
4. clear liquids both today and tomorrow


Title: Re: The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in
Post by: robertling on Feb 2, 2013
2 -- Prior to undergoing a barium enema, patients will be asked to follow a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before the examination.