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.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Nurse Sandy
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery