What nursing action should the nurse perform when caring for a patient undergoing diagnostic testing of the renal-urologic system?
A) Withhold medications until 12 hours post-testing.
B) Ensure that the patient knows the importance of temporary fluid restriction after testing.
C) Inform the patient of his or her medical diagnosis after reviewing the results.
D) Assess the patient's understanding of the test results after their completion.
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should ensure that the patient understands the results that are presented by the physician. Informing the patient of a diagnosis is normally the primary care provider's responsibility. Withholding fluids or medications is not normally required after testing.
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