Author Question: A client comes into the emergency department and the nurse draws blood from the client that included ... (Read 67 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client comes into the emergency department and the nurse draws blood from the client that included a UTox. What is the purpose of obtaining a UTox?

A) Type and crossmatch the client's blood for later blood transfusions
B) Evaluate situations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol
C) Determine the blood level of a therapeutic medication
D) Perform a urine pregnancy test before prescribing certain medications

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who has undergone arthroscopy. What client teaching should the nurse provide when caring for this client after the procedure?

A) Restrict the client from elevating the joint.
B) Encourage application of heat on the joint.
C) Instruct the client to limit fluids.
D) Instruct the client on monitoring the site for infections.

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Blood or urine may be tested for levels of various drugs (e.g., urine toxicology UTox) to evaluate situations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, the amount and identification of a drug used in a suicide attempt, or presence of drugs of abuse. The client's blood may be typed and crossmatched (T&X) for later blood transfusions. It may be necessary to determine the blood level of a therapeutic drug, in order to adjust dosages. It is common to perform a urine pregnancy test (UPT) before prescribing certain medications, because some medications can cause fetal damage.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The arthroscopy procedure is performed in a same-day surgery facility and the client can be discharged immediately; hence, the client is taught how to monitor the arthroscopy site for evidence of infection. Following an arthroscopy procedure, the client's joint must be elevated and ice applied to it to control edema and pain. After surgery, clients are NPO. Fluids are contraindicated.