In preparation for a transesophageal echocardiography, the nurse must
A) instruct the patient to drink 1 liter of water before the test.
B) heavily sedate the patient.
C) inform the patient that blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring will occur throughout the test.
D) inform the patient that an access line will be initiated in the femoral artery.
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient will have BP and ECG monitored throughout the test and must be NPO 6 hours preprocedure. The patient is sedated to make him or her comfortable but will not be heavily sedated. Also, the patient will have an intravenous line initiated pre-procedure.
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