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bobbie

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A nurse who works in the radiology department of a large hospital participates in the preparation and administration of numerous diagnostic examinations.
 
  Among the nurse's responsibilities is ensuring that clients are correctly prepared for their scheduled examinations. Fasting and cleansing would most likely be required for which of the following categories of examinations? A) Endoscopy
  B) Radiography
  C) Ultrasound
  D) Electrical graphic recordings

Question 2

A client with dry skin has been prescribed an inunction. Which of the following should the nurse do to promote absorption of the ointment?
 
  A) Shaking the contents of the ointment
  B) Applying inunction with a cotton ball
  C) Rubbing the ointment into the skin
  D) Warming the inunction before application



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Answer to Question 1

A
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While exceptions exist, a client who is undergoing an endoscopic procedure is much more likely to be required to fast or cleanse prior to the procedure. This is much less common when the client is scheduled for a radiographic, ultrasonographic, or electrical graphic examination.

Answer to Question 2

C
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In order to promote absorption, the nurse should rub the ointment into the client's skin. Shaking the contents would mix the contents uniformly, whereas applying with a cotton ball would distribute the substance over a wide area. Warming the ointment before application would provide comfort but does not necessarily aid absorption.



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