In preparation for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), the nurse must:
A) Instruct the patient to drink 1 L of water before the test
B) Heavily sedate the patient
C) Inform the patient that blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring will occur throughout the test
D) Inform the patient that an access line will be initiated in the femoral artery
C
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A parent asked the nurse, "At what age are children capable of assuming more responsibility for personal belongings?" What is the nurse's best response based on knowledge of growth and development?
a. 6 years b. 7 years c. 9 years d. 12 years
A nurse is presenting teaching sessions to a group of residents in a home for long-term physical rehabilitation. Which client exhibits the highest motivation?
1. A client who has been struggling with following nursing directives regarding discharge goals 2. The client who has just moved in and is already eager for discharge 3. A client who is excited to learn about his new prosthesis 4. A client who has been there the longest and is a great "coach" for newcomers
A nursing responsibility in managing IV therapy is to monitor the fluid infusions and to replace the fluid containers as needed. Which of the following is an accurate guideline for IV management that the nurse should consider?
A) The nurse should use new tubing when attaching additional IV solutions. B) As one bag is infusing, the nurse should prepare the next bag so it is ready for a change when less than 10 mL of fluid remains in the original container. C) It is the responsibility of the nurse to provide ongoing verification of the IV solution and the infusion rate with the physician's order. D) Generally, the nurse should change the administration sets of simple IV solutions every 24 hours.
A patient is to receive 125 mL of intravenous fluid per hour and the drop factor is 10 gtt per mL. The nurse counts the 15-second drip rate to be 8 gtt per minute. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Nothing, the IV flow rate is correct. b. Turn the rate down to 5 gtt/15 seconds. c. Turn the rate up to 11 gtt/15 seconds. d. Turn the rate up to 15 gtt/15 seconds.