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Awilson837

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A nurse prepares a client for prescribed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which action should the nurse implement prior to the test?
 
  a. Implement nothing by mouth (NPO) status for 8 hours.
  b. Withhold all daily medications until after the examination.
  c. Administer morphine sulfate to prevent claustrophobia during the test.
  d. Place the client in a gown that has cloth ties instead of metal snaps.

Question 2

A nurse cares for several clients on a neurologic unit. Which prescription for a client should direct the nurse to ensure that an informed consent has been obtained before the test or procedure?
 
  a. Sensation measurement via the pinprick method
  b. Computed tomography of the cranial vault
  c. Lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid sampling
  d. Venipuncture for autoantibody analysis



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soda0602

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Metal objects are a hazard because of the magnetic field used in the MRI procedure. Morphine sulfate is not administered to prevent claustrophobia; lorazepam (Ativan) or diazepam (Valium) may be used instead. The client does not need to be NPO, and daily medications do not need to be withheld prior to MRI.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure with many potentially serious complications. The other assessments or tests are considered noninvasive and do not require an informed consent.




Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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