The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who is having an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) done to diagnose possible bladder cancer. Which intervention should the nurse recommend be included for the patient after the procedure?
a. Document heart rhythm.
b. Monitor creatinine level.
c. Monitor arterial blood gases (ABGs).
d. Review thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and T4 levels.
ANS: B
The nurse should monitor creatinine levels to observe for renal damage after the IVP due to the dye that is used. A. C. D. Heart rhythm, arterial blood gases, and thyroid hormone levels do not need to be monitored after an IVP.
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