An older client is having visual field testing. The nurse should ...

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An older client is having visual field testing. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  1. dizziness.
  2. fatigue.
  3. vomiting.
  4. pain.

Question 2

When caring for a client who is scheduled for radiography with contrast, the nurse should:
 
  1. inquire about allergies to bananas.
  2. encourage a client to eat a high-protein diet prior to the test.
  3. encourage extra fluids before and after the test.
  4. have the client lie flat after the test.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Visual field testing does not cause dizziness.
2. Visual field testing can cause fatigue in the elderly client.
3. Caloric testing of the ear can cause vomiting.
4. A fluorescein stain can cause stinging when testing the eye.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The nurse inquires about allergies to iodine and seafood.
2. No particular diet recommendation is needed.
3. Increasing fluids helps protect the kidneys from damage by the contrast media.
4. The client does not need to lie flat after radiography.