Author Question: A client is to have an echocardiogram. Which statement by the client indicates the teaching about ... (Read 59 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is to have an echocardiogram. Which statement by the client indicates the teaching about the test has been effective?

1. I'm told this test causes no discomfort.
2. I will have to walk on a treadmill.
3. I will need to remain NPO.
4. I will need to take my pulse prior to the test.

Question 2

What is the nursing priority for a client who is to have a barium enema?

1. Assess bowel sounds.
2. Assess for allergies.
3. Cleanse the bowel.
4. Keep the client NPO.

akemokai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: An echocardiogram causes no discomfort, although conductive gel is used and it may be cold.
Rationale 2: The client does not need to walk on a treadmill for this test.
Rationale 3: The client does not need to be NPO for this test.
Rationale 4: The client does not need to take his pulse before the test.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Assessing bowel sounds is important, but if the bowel is not free of feces, the barium enema will not be accurate.
Rationale 2: Assessing for allergies is important, but if the bowel is not free of feces, the barium enema will not be accurate.
Rationale 3: For visualization of the colon, the bowel has to be cleansed; otherwise the test cannot be performed. Therefore, that is the first priority the nurse must keep in mind.
Rationale 4: Keeping the client NPO is important, but if the bowel is not free of feces, the barium enema will not be accurate.