Question

A patient is scheduled for a plain film x-ray of the kidney, ureter, and bladder. Which preliminary preparations should this patient take?

Answer 1

The patient should stay hydrated, follow a specific diet, and provide a 24-hour urine sample.

Step-by-step explanation:

Preliminary preparations for a plain film x-ray of the kidney, ureter, and bladder include:

1. Ensuring the patient is properly hydrated by drinking enough water to make 2 to 2.5 liters of urine per day
2. Following a low protein, nitrogen, sodium, and oxalate-rich diet, while maintaining an adequate intake of dietary calcium
3. Collecting a 24-hour urine sample to measure total daily urinary volume and levels of magnesium, sodium, uric acid, calcium, citrate, oxalate, and phosphate