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Charlie

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The nurse instructs the client scheduled to have blood drawn for a C-reactive protein level to do which action prior to the test?
 
  1. Fast from all food and fluids 8 hours prior to the test.
  2. Restrict intake of caffeine-containing products 24 hours prior to the test.
  3. Hold any cardiac medication for 24 hours prior to the test.
  4. Restrict food and fluid intake to water only for 8-12 hours before testing.

Question 2

A client has returned to the nursing unit following a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Nursing responsibilities should include:
 
  1. Checking for return of the gag reflex.
  2. Keeping the client sedated for the remainder of the shift.
  3. Encouraging the client to drink 8 ounces of water every hour.
  4. Removing chest electrodes and checking for skin irritation.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client needs to only fast from food. Water is permitted.
2. Caffeine restriction is not necessary.
3. Cardiac medication does not need to be held.
4. The client should be instructed to restrict food and fluid intake to water only for 8-12 hours before the test.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Since the client is sedated during the procedure, the presence of the gag reflex must be determined prior to resuming fluid or food intake.
2. Further sedation is not necessary.
3. The presence of the gag reflex must be determined prior to resuming fluid or food intake.
4. A transducer is mounted endoscopically in the esophagus; electrodes are not applied.




Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


tuate

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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