A client has an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) performed for evaluation of dysphagia. Which action by the nurse is most important in postprocedure care?
A)
Position the client on the left side.
B)
Provide mouth care with saline rinses and gargles.
C)
Assess for nausea and vomiting.
D)
Keep the client NPO until her gag reflex returns.
D
Explanation:
A)
A lidocaine solution that anesthetizes the throat is instilled when the EGD is performed, putting the client at risk of aspiration if given anything oral before the gag reflex returns.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
A lidocaine solution that anesthetizes the throat is instilled when the EGD is performed, putting the client at risk of aspiration if given anything oral before the gag reflex returns.
Analysis
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
A lidocaine solution that anesthetizes the throat is instilled when the EGD is performed, putting the client at risk of aspiration if given anything oral before the gag reflex returns.
Analysis
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
A lidocaine solution that anesthetizes the throat is instilled when the EGD is performed, putting the client at risk of aspiration if given anything oral before the gag reflex returns.
Analysis
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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