Your patient is scheduled for computed tomography (CT) scanning of the brain because of neurologic deficits. What would you tell your patient in preparation for this test?
A) No metal objects can enter the procedure room.
B) You need to fast for 8 hours prior to the test.
C) You will need to lie still throughout the procedure.
D) There will be a lot of noise during the test.
Ans: C
Feedback: Preparation includes teaching the patient about the need to lie quietly throughout the procedure. If the patient were having an MRI, options A and D would be appropriate teaching topics.
Option B is incorrect because there is no need to fast prior to a CT scan of the brain.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing to give MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) immunizations at a health clinic. A 25-year-old female tells the nurse that she is pregnant. The nurse should tell the client that she cannot receive the immunization at this time because:
1. the client is too young for the immunization. 2. the immunization is not effective if the client is pregnant. 3. the immunization contains the live virus, which could harm the fetus. 4. the immunization should be given immediately prior to pregnancy.
Nurses on the dialysis unit notice that changes in labeling of fluids have meant several alarming near misses in terms of wrong administration of fluids
They take this concern to the unit manager. As an advocate of nurse autonomy, the most appropriate response in this situation would be to: a. Ensure that the nurses are aware of the reasons for the change and how the decision was made about the new labels. b. Discuss concerns about the labels and develop potential solutions that take into account changes that can be made at the local level and those that need system intervention. c. Suggest that the staff wait until they have become more familiar with the labels before taking further action. d. Tell the staff that you will notify the pharmacy about these concerns and leave it up to the pharmacy to decide what should be done.
The client reports that her teenager has started a vegan diet. Which addition to meals should the nurse recommend to help ensure that this teenager does not become iron-deficient? Select all that apply
1. Tofu 2. Soybean milk 3. Brewer's yeast 4. Orange juice 5. Okra 6. Apples
What disorder of the scrotum does he most likely have?
A 36-year-old security officer comes to your clinic, complaining of a painless mass in his scrotum. He found it 3 days ago during a testicular self-examination. He has had no burning with urination and no pain during sexual intercourse. He denies any weight loss, weight gain, fever, or night sweats. His past medical history is notable for high blood pressure. He is married and has three healthy children. He denies using illegal drugs, smokes two to three cigars a week, and drinks six to eight alcoholic beverages per week. His mother is in good health and his father had high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. On physical examination he appears anxious but in no pain. His vital signs are unremarkable. On visualization of his penis, he is circumcised and has no lesions. His inguinal region has no lymphadenopathy. Palpation of his scrotum shows a soft cystic-like lesion measuring 2 cm over his right testicle. There is no difficulty getting a gloved finger through either inguinal ring. With weight bearing there are no bulges. His prostate examination is unremarkable. A) Hydrocele B) Scrotal hernia C) Testicular tumor D) Varicocele