A patient who is a candidate for an upper gastrointestinal ...

[schs14]

A patient who is a candidate for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy has:
 
  a. been NPO for 8 hours.
  b. evident respiratory distress.
  c. active gastrointestinal bleeding.
  d. an esophageal diverticulum.

Question 2

The risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infection can be reduced by using ___________ when inserting the catheter.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

A
Verify that the patient has been NPO for at least 8 hours. Evident respiratory distress will increase risk, and the procedure may have to be delayed. This test is contraindicated in patients with severe upper gastrointestinal tract bleed, Zenker's diverticulum, or a large aortic aneurysm.

Answer to Question 2

aseptic technique
Numerous studies has confirmed the effect of the use of aseptic technique in the insertion of urinary catheters in reducing the rate of catheter associated infections.

[schs14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[coreycathey]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review