An older female PT is supposed to have diagnostic testing that requires NPO for 12hrs prior to test and a bowel preparation. The test has been cancelled 2 days in a row; once for a large amount of retained stool and other because of equipment problems. Which intervention is the priority?
1) Explain cancellations to PT using terms she can easily understand
2) Call diagnosis technician to ensure test gets done
3) Assess PT for dehydration and fluid + electrolytes imbalances
4) Call provider and ask if test can be postponed for a few days