The nurse is preparing a client for magnetic resonance angiography. Which question is a priority at this time?
a. "Have you had a recent blood transfu-sion?"
b. "Do you have allergies to iodine or shell-fish?"
c. "Do you have a history of urinary tract infections?"
d. "Do you currently use oral contracep-tives?"
B
Allergies to iodine and/or shellfish need to be explored because the client may have a similar reaction to the dye used in the procedure. In some cases, the client may need to be medicated with antihistamines or steroids before the test is given. The other conditions would not affect the angiography.
You might also like to view...
A defibrillator is:
a. Used to deliver a shock to the heart when a person is in ventricular fibrillation b. Used to give rescue breathing c. A device used for CPR only available in hospitals d. Used to start V-fib
When the parents of a 1-year-old tell the nurse that their baby is now walking independently, the nurse offers the anticipatory guidance suggestion to:
a. Allow the child to explore freely b. Provide low furniture for the child c. Cover all electrical outlets within reach of the child d. Place the child in a walker when parents need a break
Implementing quality performance standards in public health is important because
1. They are used to guide improvement in the public health system. 2. They rigidly control public health. 3. Administrators will not monitor public health at the local level, but instead at the national level. 4. They can be used as hiring guidelines for nurses.
Which describes the action of bactericidal drugs?
A. Disrupt normal cell function B. Slow the growth of the bacteria C. High potency D. Kill the bacteria