While caring for a patient who just underwent a paracentesis, a nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
1. Patient reports itching at the puncture site.
2. Blood pressure is 92/60 mm Hg.
3. Oxygen saturation is 94.
4. Blood sugar is 102.
Question 2
A patient is told that a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) is necessary before surgery. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is best?
1. You will need to have nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours before the test.
2. The test involves attaching 10 small electrodes to your chest, arms, and legs to measure electrical impulses of your heart.
3. After they attach a number of wires to your body, you will feel a small jolt of electricity.
4. You will not be able to drive for at least 6 hours after the test, so it is important to have someone along with you to provide transportation.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
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