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jerry coleman

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When preparing the patient for an abdominal scan, the nurse should:
 
  a. assess labs only for liver function.
  b. assess patient for allergies to dye or shellfish.
  c. instruct patient to limit fluid intake immediately following procedure.
  d. instruct patient to be NPO for 1 hour before scan if contrast medium is used.

Question 2

A nurse tells a patient, This PM you are going for an abdominal A&P, an H&H, as well as an IV pyelogram. Please sign these consent forms. The use of medical jargon can cause:
 
  a. understanding.
  b. speed in communication.
  c. misinterpretation.
  d. clarity in the message.



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Answer to Question 1

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When a patient has an abdominal scan, labs should be assessed for kidney function. The patient should be instructed to be NPO for 4 hours before the examination if contrast medium is to be used. The patient should be assessed for allergies to dye or shellfish. The patient should be encouraged to consume fluids after the examination.

Answer to Question 2

C
Jargon is terminology unique to people in a special type of work and is not understood by everyone. Although jargon does speed communication and is clear to those who know it, it may be misinterpreted and not understood by all people.



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