The nurse is teaching the client about the upcoming angiography that has been scheduled in the radiology suite
The nurse explains that contrast media will be injected into the client one hour before the exam to identify abnormalities of vascular structures and function and to detect any masses. The organ that this test will be examining is the: a. colon c. gallbladder
b. small intestine d. spleen
C
Angiography is used to identify neoplasms of gallbladder, liver, or pancreas and abnormal vasculature of these organs.
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The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn of a woman diagnosed with gestational diabetes immediately after birth. What assessment findings can the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
a. High blood glucose levels b. Weight of 9 pounds or more c. Decreased subcutaneous fat d. Hypocalcemia e. Hyperbilirubinemia
The nurse clarifies that when a person has been exposed to particulate radioactive material, a chelating agent such as calcium edentate (EDTA) is given to:
a. bind with radioactive material and allow it to be excreted. b. reduce radioactivity to nonharmful levels. c. form a protective coat in the gastrointes-tinal system. d. dissolve particulate material.
A depressed client tells the nurse he is in the 'acute phase' of his treatment for depression. The nurse recognizes that the client has been in treatment:
A. for more than 4 months B. that is directed toward relapse prevention C. that focuses on prevention of future depression D. to reduce depressive symptoms
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect when conducting an assessment for a child who is diagnosed with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply
1. Arm flapping 2. Language delays 3. Ritualistic behavior 4. Impulsive behavior 5. Sleep disturbances