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Kthamas

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which patient statement indicates that the patient requires additional teaching about an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatog raphy?
 
  a. Right after the test, I want breakfast with black coffee.
  b. The instrument will be put down my throat.
  c. I haven't had anything to eat or drink since 9 PM last night.
  d. My doctor said I could have medicine to relax me before the test.

Question 2

Immediately following a liver biopsy, the patient becomes dyspneic, the pulse increases to 100, and no breath sounds can be heard on the affected side. What should the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Peritonitis
  b. Pneumothorax
  c. Hemorrhage of the liver
  d. Pleural effusion


juwms

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
After the procedure, keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Pneumothorax is a possible complication of paracentesis. The patient's head of the bed should be raised slightly, but kept on the right side. Oxygen should be administered and the assessment reported to the charge nurse and documented.


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