Is the client required to be NPO before a cystoscopy?

For a cystoscopy, the guidelines around whether the client must be NPO (nil per os, or nothing by mouth) primarily depend on the type of anesthesia utilized. If general anesthesia is planned, then the client is typically required to be NPO for a specified period, often around 8 hours prior to the procedure. This is essential to reduce the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.

However, if the procedure will be performed using local anesthesia or sedation, the client may not need to be NPO. The presence or absence of other medical conditions, such as diabetes, does not directly influence the NPO status requirement in this context.

This distinction in anesthesia indicates that the requirement for fasting depends largely on the type of anesthesia being used rather than a blanket rule for all cystoscopy procedures.