A patient is scheduled to have an electronystagmograp hy as part of a diagnostic workup for Mnire's disease. What question is it most important for the nurse to ask the patient in preparation for this test?
A) Have you ever experienced claustrophobia or feelings of anxiety while in enclosed spaces?
B) Do you currently take sedatives, tranquilizers, or antihistamines on a regular basis?
C) Do you have a history of falls or problems with loss of balance?
D) Do you have a history of either high or low blood pressure?
Question 2
A 50-year-old male patient has been admitted to the postsurgical unit from the PACU after having a total thyroidectomy. The nurse is now conducting an admission assessment and planning the patient's subsequent care.
When providing this patient's care, the nurse should emphasize which of the following actions?
A) Changing the patient's surgical dressing as ordered
B) Monitoring and treating the patient's pain
C) Maintaining the patient's fluid status
D) Protecting the patient's airway
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