Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
If a contrast medium is used, intravenous fluid may be given to promote excretion of the contrast medium. Contrast medium also may act as a diuretic, resulting in the need for fluid replacement. The client will not require bedrest. Although urinary output should be monitored closely, there is no need for an indwelling urinary catheter. There is no need to cancel the procedure as long as actions are taken to protect the kidneys.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Allergies to iodine and/or shellfish need to be explored because the client may have a similar reaction to the dye used in the procedure. In some cases, the client may need to be medicated with antihistamines or steroids before the test is given. A recent blood transfusion or current use of cardiac medications or oral contraceptives would not affect the angiography.
A 19-foot-long blue whale skull in the collections of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Major Events in the History of Psychology (6 of 6)
Aztecs confront the Spaniards, from Diego de Durán's History of the Indies of New Spain.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position