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BrownTown3

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The health care provider orders a liver/spleen scan for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. Which action should the nurse take before this procedure?
 
  a. Check for any iodine allergy.
  b. Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
  c. Place the patient on NPO status.
  d. Assist the patient to a flat position.

Question 2

The health care provider's progress note for a patient states that the complete blood count (CBC) shows a shift to the left. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?
 
  a. Cool extremities
  b. Pallor and weakness
  c. Elevated temperature
  d. Low oxygen saturation


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
During a liver/spleen scan, a radioactive isotope is injected IV and images from the radioactive emission are used to evaluate the structure of the spleen and liver. An indwelling IV catheter is not needed. The patient is placed in a flat position before the scan.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The term shift to the left indicates that the number of immature polymorphonuclear neutrophils (bands) is elevated and that finding is a sign of infection. There is no indication that the patient is at risk for hypoxemia, pallor/weakness, or cool extremities.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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