A nurse is preparing a client for intravenous pyelography (IVP). Which action by the nurse is most important?
A. Administering a sedative
B. Encouraging fluid intake
C. Administering an oral preparation of radiopaque dye
D. Questioning the client about allergies to iodine or shellfish
Ans: D. Questioning the client about allergies to iodine or shellfish
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The health care provider tells the patient that the best way to remember dreams is to do which of the following? a. Eat spicy food before going to sleep. b. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon. c. Consciously think about the dreams upon awakening. d. Become more creative.
When assessing a patient's nipples, which type of discharge suggests a serious disorder?
1) White discharge 2) Manually expressed discharge 3) Waxy discharge 4) Spontaneous discharge
A prospective cohort study is also called:
1. Longitudinal 2. Historical 3. Case-control 4. Cross-sectional
The wife of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease shares with the home health nurse that, "We always went to church on Wednesday evenings. I miss that a lot."
Which of the following statements made by the nurse has the greatest therapeutic value at this time? 1. "Was religion as important to your husband as well?" 2. "Please tell me more about the role religion plays in your lives." 3. "May I help arrange for a sitter so you can attend church services again?' 4. "Attending church services has always been very important to me as well."