Author Question: A client with diabetes mellitus is taking oral agents and is scheduled for a diagnostic test that ... (Read 82 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client with diabetes mellitus is taking oral agents and is scheduled for a diagnostic test that requires him to be NPO (nothing by mouth) and to have contrast dye. What is the best plan by the nurse with regard to giving the client his oral medications?

1. Notify the diagnostic department and request orders.
2. Notify the physician and request orders.
3. Administer the oral agents immediately after the test.
4. Administer the oral agents with a sip of water before the test.

Question 2

A client is being treated for reoccurring severe depressive illness. The nurse expects the client to receive which type of treatment?

1. Grief counseling
2. Medication and psychotherapy
3. Medication only
4. Psychotherapy only

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The radiologist in the diagnostic department might give orders, but it would be best to check with the client's physician first.
Rationale 2: It is best to notify the client's physician and request orders.
Rationale 3: Some oral medications should not be given for up to 2 days after receiving IV contrast.
Rationale 4: The client should not receive the medication during NPO (nothing by mouth) status unless directed by the physician. Some oral medications should not be given for 2 days before receiving IV contrast.
Global Rationale: It is best to notify the client's physician and request orders. The radiologist in the diagnostic department might give orders, but it would be best to check with the client's physician first. Some oral medications should not be given for up to 2 days after receiving IV contrast. The client should not receive the medication during NPO (nothing by mouth) status unless directed by the physician.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Grief might not be the cause of the depression.
Rationale 2: Medication and psychotherapy would be the best treatment for reoccurring severe depressive illness.
Rationale 3: The best treatment would be a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
Rationale 4: The best treatment would be a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

Global Rationale: Medication and psychotherapy would be the best treatment for reoccurring severe depressive illness. Grief might not be the cause of the depression. The best treatment would be a combination of medication and psychotherapy. The best treatment would be a combination of medication and psychotherapy.