The nurse is preparing a patient for a diagnostic test. Which of the following activities is the nurse least likely to do for this patient?
a. measure vital signs
b. be sure the patient is wearing an identification band
c. ask the patient about allergies
d. push fluids
D
There are a variety of things the nurse should do before sending a patient for a diagnostic test. The vital signs should be monitored and documented. The nurse should check if the patient is wearing an identification band. The nurse should review the medical record for documentation of allergies and if not documented, ask the patient. The NPO status will depend upon the diagnostic test. It should not be assumed that providing fluids is done when preparing a patient for every diagnostic test.
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