The nurse is providing care to a client during the posttest phase ...

[Deast7027]

The nurse is providing care to a client during the posttest phase of diagnostic testing. What will the nurse do during this phase?
 
  1. Provide emotional and physical support to the client.
  2. Compare the previous and current test results.
  3. Prepare the client for the test.
  4. Modify nursing interventions as necessary.
  5. Report the results to appropriate health team members.

Question 2

A client is scheduled to have abdominal ascites fluid removed. What should the nurse instruct the client about this procedure?
 
  1. A catheter will be inserted into the bladder.
  2. A liver biopsy will be done.
  3. An abdominal paracentesis will be done.
  4. A thoracentesis will be done.

[lcapri7]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Providing emotional and physical support to the client is done during the intratest phase of diagnostic testing.
Rationale 2: During the posttest phase of diagnostic testing, the nurse will compare the previous and current test results.
Rationale 3: Preparing the client for the test is done during the pretest phase.
Rationale 4: During the posttest phase of diagnostic testing, the nurse will modify nursing interventions as necessary.
Rationale 5: During the posttest phase of diagnostic testing, the nurse will report the results to appropriate health team members.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Inserting a catheter into the bladder will only relieve urine, not the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
Rationale 2: A liver biopsy is performed to obtain a sample of the liver, not to remove fluid.
Rationale 3: An abdominal paracentesis is performed to remove ascites, which relieves pressure on the abdominal organs.
Rationale 4: A thoracentesis is performed to remove excess fluid or air to ease breathing.

[Deast7027]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Great answer, keep it coming