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clmills979 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A pregnant client is scheduled for a fetal ultrasound. The nurse must instruct the client to:

a. request a lead apron be placed over the abdomen during the test
b. delay urination and ensure a full bladder at the time of the test
c. remove all jewelry prior to the test
d. eat a normal breakfast

Question 2

A nurse is administering a drug by piggyback infusion to a client with burns. Which of the following describes the most important feature of a piggyback infusion?

A) Primary IV solution is infused by gravity.
B) Medication is given all at one time as quickly as possible.
C) Medication locks are changed every 72 hours.
D) A parenteral drug is given in tandem with IV solution.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A pregnant client undergoing a fetal ultrasound should drink prior to testing to ensure a full bladder at the time of the test. This assists with the visualization of the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
In a piggyback infusion, a parenteral drug is administered in tandem with a primary IV solution. Medication locks are not changed during piggyback infusion specifically, but in general to maintain patency. IV medication or fluid is given all at one time as quickly as possible in a bolus administration, not in piggyback infusion. It is not the primary IV solution but the secondary infusions that are administered by gravity in tandem with the currently infused primary solution.