Completed upper gastrointestinal x-ray

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A client has completed an upper gastrointestinal x-ray, small bowel series, and lower gastrointestinal x-ray. What action will the nurse perform postprocedure? Encourage consumption of at least 60 mg fiber for the next 72 hours. Encourage a low-residue diet for 48 hours to gradually resume bowel function. Encourage a clear fluid diet until the radiopaque contrast formula has been passed. Administer laxatives as prescribed to clear residual barium.

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