A client is scheduled for a fluorescein angiography. Place the nurse's activities in order, from highest to lowest priority. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: a, b, c, d.)

Question

a. Start an intravenous access.
b. Instill mydriatic eyedrops.
c. Have the consent form signed.
d. Have the client drink fluids.
e. Inject fluorescein dye.
f. Have the client wear dark glasses.

Answer 1

c, b, a, e, d, f
Before the invasive procedure is started, an informed consent form must be signed. The mydria-tic drops are then instilled 1 hour before the procedure. An IV is inserted and the fluorescein dye injected. A series of photographs are taken. After the procedure, the client is instructed to drink plenty of fluids to aid with excretion of the dye through the urine. The client is taught to wear dark glasses to prevent pain caused by the bright light until the mydriatic action of the drops has worn off.