A nurse prepares a client with acute renal insufficiency for a ...

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A nurse prepares a client with acute renal insufficiency for a cardiac catheterization. The provider prescribes 0.9 normal saline to infuse at 125 mL/hr for renal protection. The nurse obtains gravity tubing with a drip rate of 15 drops/mL.
 
  At what rate (drops/min) should the nurse infuse the fluids? (Record your answer using a whole number, and rounding to the nearest drop.) _____ drops/min

Question 2

A nurse prepares a client for a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram. Which actions should the nurse take when preparing this client for the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Assist the provider to place a central venous access device.
  b. Prepare for continuous blood pressure and pulse monitoring.
  c. Administer the client's prescribed beta blocker.
  d. Give the client nothing by mouth 3 to 6 hours before the procedure.
  e. Explain to the client that dobutamine will simulate exercise for this examination.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
31 drops/min

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Clients receiving a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram will need peripheral venous access and continuous blood pressure and pulse monitoring. The client must be NPO 3 to 6 hours prior to the procedure. Education about dobutamine, which will be administered during the procedure, should be performed. Beta blockers are often held prior to the procedure.