Author Question: The nurse enters the room of a client with an altered level of consciousness that has just vomited. ... (Read 45 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse enters the room of a client with an altered level of consciousness that has just vomited. The nurse suspects aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

1. Count the respiratory rate.
2. Complete a full physical assessment to establish a baseline.
3. Ask the client if a choking sensation is felt.
4. Suction the client and apply oxygen.

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a barium enema, an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), and thyroid function tests. In which order should the tests be done?

a. IVP, barium enema, thyroid function tests
b. thyroid function tests, barium enema, IVP
c. thyroid function tests, IVP, barium enema
d. barium enema, IVP, thyroid function tests

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

C
Certain radiologic tests will require a contrast medium that could interfere with other diagnostic studies. Barium and iodine are commonly used contrast media. Laboratory blood samples measuring the thyroid function should be drawn before an intravenous pyelogram where radioactive iodine dye is administered. If the patient needs both an IVP and barium enema, the IVP is done first because the barium is likely to decrease the visualization of the kidneys.