The patient is being evaluated for left atrium thrombus due to a dysrhythmia. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
2. pericardiocentesis
3. cardiac catheterization
4. computed tomography (CT)
Correct Answer: 1
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) allows visualization of the left atrium for thrombus. Pericardiocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial sac. Cardiac catheterization is used to identify coronary artery disease (CAD) or valve disease, measure pulmonary artery or heart chamber pressures, obtain a biopsy, evaluate artificial valves, or perform angioplasty or stent an area in the coronary arteries. A computed tomography (CT) scan can show calcium deposits in coronary arteries.
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