Author Question: Which of the following is a nursing responsibility for most diagnostic tests? Select all that apply. ... (Read 33 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is a nursing responsibility for most diagnostic tests? Select all that apply.

1. Determining the need for NPO status
2. Monitoring for complications
3. Obtaining written consent
4. Notifying the physician of abnormal results
5. Deciding which tests should be ordered

Question 2

A patient is admitted with possible congestive heart failure. A nurse identifies that a blood test that could confirm this condition would be a

1. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) test.
2. Serum creatinine test.
3. Blood glucose test.
4. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test.