This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which assessment of a 62-year-old patient who has just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) requires ... (Read 134 times)

jman1234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which assessment of a 62-year-old patient who has just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) requires immediate action by the nurse?
 
  a. The heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
  b. The patient complains of a dry mouth.
  c. The respiratory rate is 38 breaths/minute.
  d. The urine output is 400 mL after 2 hours.

Question 2

Which statement by a patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day should be reported immediately to the health care provider?
 
  a. My urine looks pink.
  b. My IV site is bruised.
  c. My sleep was restless.
  d. My temperature is 101.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dyrone

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The increased respiratory rate indicates that the patient may be experiencing an allergic reaction to the contrast medium used during the procedure. The nurse should immediately assess the patient's oxygen saturation and breath sounds. The other data are not unusual findings following an IVP.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The patient's elevated temperature may indicate a bladder infection, a possible complication of cystoscopy. The health care provider should be notified so that antibiotic therapy can be started. Pink-tinged urine is expected after a cystoscopy. The insomnia and bruising should be discussed further with the patient but do not indicate a need to notify the health care provider.


jman1234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


dyrone

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Reindeer antlers grow again each year under a layer of fur called velvet. This reindeer is losing th Reindeer antlers grow again each year under a layer of fur called velvet. This reindeer is losing th
Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars. Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient. A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
Assessment by Domain Assessment by Domain
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient. Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.
Video: Effect of the environment on coat color in the Himalayan rabbit Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library