In preparation for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), the nurse must:
A) Instruct the patient to drink 1 L of water before the test
B) Heavily sedate the patient
C) Inform the patient that blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring will occur throughout the test
D) Inform the patient that an access line will be initiated in the femoral artery
Question 2
If a patient with a head injury has drainage from the nose or ears, which nursing intervention would be appropriate?
a. Cleanse ear or nose with a soft cotton-tipped swab.
b. Gently suction the nasal cavity.
c. Allow the patient to wipe the nose or ears, but not blow the nose or place anything in the external ear.
d. Place a pressure dressing over the ear.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Preparation of sterile field 4
Use tap water when making coffee, tea, or juice from concentrate, and for food preparation