The nurse is providing preprocedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that, in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract, the patient will require what?
A) Increased fluid intake to produce a full bladder
B) IV administration of radiopaque contrast agent
C) In-and-out urinary catheterization
D) The injection of a radioisotope
A
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The nurse is discharging a patient from the emergency department. The patient will need to walk with crutches for a sprained ankle. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure that the patient will safely use the crutches at home?
1. Demonstrate the use of the crutches and ask for a return demonstration before discharge. 2. Provide a written handout on the use of crutches. 3. Demonstrate the use of the crutches while the patient observes from the wheelchair. 4. Instruct the family member on the use of the crutches and suggest he or she access the Internet for any questions.
Having a stroke does NOT affect a patient's development skills
True False