A patient learns he is scheduled for an IV pyelogram. He asks the nurse what can be expected for this test. The nurse correctly states that:
A
“You will receive a bowel preparation before the test can be performed.”
explanation
For an IV pyelogram, a full bladder is unnecessary. Burning during injection of the dye is normal. The patient does need a bowel prep or the x-ray will not show a clear picture.
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