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Furthermore, it highlights the necessity of bringing a driver due to a potential four-hour recovery period, ensuring patient safety and procedural compliance throughout the medical encounter. By detailing these requirements, the document assists patients in preparing effectively for their diagnostic ultrasound, ensuring optimal clinical conditions for the procedure and minimizing potential risks associated with the examination. 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Nothing to eat or drink eight hours prior to exam. (Ok to take medications with sip water except blood thinner)  \n2. Blood thinners must be stopped prior to procedure. (Patient should check with their physician before stopping)  \n3. Patient should bring all of their medications with them.  \n4. Patient must bring a driver.  \n5. This procedure may have up to a four hour recovery period.  \nThank you for choosing Boone Health for your healthcare needs. For more information on the services we provide, visit us [at](at www.boone.health)[ www.boone.health](at www.boone.health).","cbCaiojWiN95GHbS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiojWiN95GHbS","pdf",123534,"English","# Ultrasound Liver Preparation\n## Pre-Exam Instructions\n## Patient Requirements","[{\"question\":\"Why must a patient bring a driver to the procedure?\",\"answer\":\"A driver is required because the procedure may involve a recovery period of up to four hours.\"}]","Boone Health - Ultrasound Liver Test Preparation | PDF",1790512683]