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james0929

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The nurse is teaching the client about to receive a computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the head to do which of the following after the scan?
 
  1. Drink fluids.
  2. Remain awake and exercise.
  3. Avoid dairy products.
  4. Lie flat for eight hours.

Question 2

A client's diet may be modified in consistency before and after surgery. The nurse advances a client's diet as follows: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
 
  1. NPO
  2. Clear liquids
  3. Full liquids
  4. Soft diet
  5. Diet as tolerated



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sultana.d

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The client undergoing CT scan of the head frequently will receive IV contrast. Increasing fluid intake is important to prevent kidney damage and flush the contrast from the system.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: On an NPO diet, food and fluid are prohibited; this may be ordered before anesthesia or after surgery.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


billybob123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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