A nurse is scheduling ordered diagnostic studies for a patient. Which of the following tests would be performed first?
A) fecal occult blood test C) endoscopic exam
B) barium study D) upper gastrointestinal series
Question 2
A patient has metabolic (nonrespiratory) acidosis. What type of respirations would be assessed?
A) periods of apnea C) increased depth and rate
B) decreased depth and rate D) alternating fast and slow