A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen with contrast. The patient has a baseline creatinine of 2.3 mg/dL. In preparing this patient for the procedure, the nurse anticipates what orders?
A) Monitoring the patient's electrolyte values every hour before the procedure
B) Preprocedure hydration and administration of acetylcysteine
C) Hemodialysis immediately prior to the CT scan
D) Obtaining a creatinine clearance by collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
Question 2
The admission assessment form on a neurological unit requires the admitting nurse to assess each patient's superficial reflexes. To assess a patient's corneal reflex, the nurse should:
A) Ask the patient to hold his or her eyes open until the urge to blink is felt.
B) Approach the patient's pupils from the side with a penlight.
C) Approach the patient's pupils from the front with a penlight.
D) Lightly touch the patient's sclera with some wisps of cotton.
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