Which assessment of a 62-year-old patient who has just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) requires immediate action by the nurse?
a. The heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
b. The patient complains of a dry mouth.
c. The respiratory rate is 38 breaths/minute.
d. The urine output is 400 mL after 2 hours.
ANS: C
The increased respiratory rate indicates that the patient may be experiencing an allergic reaction to the contrast medium used during the procedure. The nurse should immediately assess the patient's oxygen saturation and breath sounds. The other data are not unusual findings following an IVP.
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