Nursing management of a patient undergoing a diagnostic procedure involves (Select all that apply.)
a. positioning the patient for the procedure.
b. monitoring the patient's responses to the procedure.
c. monitoring vital signs.
d. teaching the patient about the procedure.
e. medicating the patient before and after procedure.
A, B, C, D, E
Preparing the patient includes teaching the patient about the procedure, answering any questions, and positioning the patient for the procedure. Monitoring the patient's responses to the procedure includes observing the patient for signs of pain and anxiety and monitoring vital signs, breath sounds, and oxygen saturation. Assessing the patient after the procedure includes observing for complications of the procedure and medicating the patient for any postprocedural discomfort.
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