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Title: The nurse is planning care for the patient who will have a barium enema the next Post by: colleen on Jan 26, 2013 The nurse is planning care for the patient who will have a barium enema the next morning. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
1. enemas after the procedure 2. full-liquid diet for 24 hours before the procedure 3. position the patient on the right side during the procedure 4. n.p.o. for eight hours prior to the procedure Title: Re: The nurse is planning care for the patient who will have a barium enema the next Post by: robertling on Jan 30, 2013 4 -- The pre-procedural care for the colonoscopy requires the patient to be n.p.o. for eight hours. Enemas or laxatives are administered before the procedure, not after. Full-liquid intake is recommended for two days before the procedure. The patient will be positioned on the left side before the procedure.
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