The nurse anticipates preparing a patient who is allergic to ...

[tingc95]

The nurse anticipates preparing a patient who is allergic to shellfish for an arteriogram by
 
  a. Obtaining baseline vital signs after the start of the procedure.
  b. Monitoring the extremity for neurocirculatory function.
  c. Keeping the patient on bed rest for the prescribed time.
  d. Administering an antihistamine medication to the patient.

Question 2

A nurse anticipates urodynamic testing for a patient with which symptom?
 
  a. Involuntary urine leakage
  b. Severe flank pain
  c. Presence of blood in urine
  d. Dysuria

[mcinincha279]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Before the procedure is begun, the nurse should assess the patient for food and other allergies and should administer an antihistamine, because a contrast iodine-based dye is used for the procedure. Baseline vitals should be obtained before the start of the procedure and frequently thereafter. The procedure site is monitored and the patient kept on bed rest after the procedure is complete.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Urodynamic testing evaluates the muscle function of the bladder and is used to look for the cause of urinary incontinence. Severe flank pain indicates renal calculi; CT scan or IVP would be a more efficient diagnostic test. Blood indicates trauma to the urethral or bladder mucosa. Pain on elimination may warrant cultures to check for infection.

[tingc95]

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[ebonylittles]

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