This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse is teaching the client about to receive a computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the head ... (Read 88 times)

james0929

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
The nurse is teaching the client about to receive a computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the head to do which of the following after the scan?
 
  1. Drink fluids.
  2. Remain awake and exercise.
  3. Avoid dairy products.
  4. Lie flat for eight hours.

Question 2

A client's diet may be modified in consistency before and after surgery. The nurse advances a client's diet as follows: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
 
  1. NPO
  2. Clear liquids
  3. Full liquids
  4. Soft diet
  5. Diet as tolerated



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sultana.d

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The client undergoing CT scan of the head frequently will receive IV contrast. Increasing fluid intake is important to prevent kidney damage and flush the contrast from the system.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: On an NPO diet, food and fluid are prohibited; this may be ordered before anesthesia or after surgery.




james0929

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library