Author Question: The nurse is assessing a patient scheduled for a CT scan of the kidneys. Which finding should the ... (Read 65 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a patient scheduled for a CT scan of the kidneys. Which finding should the nurse report to the primary healthcare provider?

1. allergy to iodine and seafood
2. urinary output of 1,200 mL in 24 hours
3. last bowel movement one day ago
4. height 5'8 and weight 160 pounds

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an abdominal assessment completed by a nursing student includes inaccurate information. The student inspected, palpated, and then auscultated the patient's abdomen during the assessment.

What should the nurse explain as the reason for the student's inaccurate information?

1. palpated prior to auscultating
2. inspected prior to palpating
3. inspected prior to auscultating
4. auscultated after inspecting

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Allergy to iodine and seafood is correct because a CT scan of the kidneys requires the injection of a radiopaque dye that contains iodine. A patient who is allergic to iodine or seafood will be unable to have this test. Urinary output of 1,200 mL in 24 hours, last bowel movement one day ago, and height 5'8 and weight 160 pounds are all normal findings and do not require that the physician be notified.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Inspection should be completed first. Auscultating after palpation may increase bowel motility and interfere with sound transmission during auscultation. Palpation should be completed last.