This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Before the patient undergoes computed tomographic (CT) scanning with a contrast medium, the nurse ... (Read 47 times)

mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
Before the patient undergoes computed tomographic (CT) scanning with a contrast medium, the nurse should
 
  a. verify that the patient is not allergic to seafood or iodine.
  b. explain that the patient will have to change position frequently during the procedure.
  c. maintain a safe distance from the patient to reduce the exposure to radiation.
  d. verify that the patient has no metal objects such as an implant or a pacemaker.

Question 2

A patient has been complaining of headaches. If the headaches are migraine, the nurse would expect to assess that the headaches:
 
  a. They are observed during times of stress.
  b. They become worse toward evening.
  c. They have their onset when the person is in his or her twenties or thirties.
  d. They may cause unusual smells or sounds for the patient before the pain begins.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

steff9894

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Answer to Question 1

A
It is important for the nurse to document and report to the physician any history of allergy to iodine and seafood because iodine is present in the contrast medium.

Answer to Question 2

D
Migraine headaches are unusual in that there are prodromal (early signs and symptoms of a developing condition or disease) signs and symptoms that occur before the acute attack.




mp14

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


mohan

  • Member
  • Posts: 362
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library