A 57-year-old male client is scheduled to have a stress-thallium test the following morning and is NPO after midnight. At 0130, he is agitated because he cannot eat and is demanding food. Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client?
A) I'm sorry sir, you have a prescription for nothing by mouth from midnight tonight.
B) I will let you have one cracker, but that is all you can have for the rest of tonight.
C) What did the healthcare provider tell you about the test you are having tomorrow?
D) The test you are having tomorrow requires that you have nothing by mouth tonight.
Answer: D) The test you are having tomorrow requires that you have nothing by mouth tonight.
You might also like to view...
A patient, age 18, has multiple soft tissue injuries from a bicycle accident. Primary medical management for soft tissue injuries includes
a. rest and heat to control edema. b. elevation and ice to control edema. c. immediate immobilization to halt pain. d. aspiration of excessive fluid.
The two steps involved in the relaxation response are to:
a. focus on a desired image and apply the image to a desired outcome. b. focus on taking slow, deep abdominal breaths and exhale in reverse. c. focus on repetition of a word or phrase, and return to focus if distracted by thoughts. d. tense and relax the body from toes to head, then reverse the process.
The school nurse is preparing a program on sexuality and birth control for a class of 14- to 16-year-olds. Which of the following behaviors will have the most influence on how the information is presented?
A) Teens are adjusting to new body images. B) Adolescents tend to take risks. C) Teenagers are able to think in the abstract. D) Adolescents understand that actions have consequences.
The nurse instructs a couple on the process of basic fertility testing. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
A) "The quality of the sperm will be looked at.". B) "The sperm will be tested for adequate number.". C) "A test will be done to determine if ovulation is occurring.". D) "The importance of using in vitro fertilization will be discussed.". E) "It will be determined if the sperm and eggs are able to meet correctly.".