Author Question: While preparing for a paracentesis, which of the following positions should a nurse assist the ... (Read 50 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

While preparing for a paracentesis, which of the following positions should a nurse assist the patient to assume?

1. Prone
2. Side lying with knees flexed
3. Side lying with knees extended
4. Semi-Fowler

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for an electroencephalogra phy. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse is best?

1. Assess vital signs.
2. Determine whether the patient has an allergy to shellfish.
3. Identify what medications the patient is currently taking.
4. Instruct the patient to wash her hair.