An Older Patient Has Been NPO for 8 Hours Before

question 24

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been NPO for 8 hours before a bronchoscopy.When the patient returns from the test, which is the nurse's priority assessment?

• A) Hydration status
• B) Level of orientation
• C) Skin integrity status
• D) A reaction to contrast medium used

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Definitions:

Social Functioning

The ability of an individual to interact and perform in a social environment, encompassing both the performance of daily activities and the quality of relationships with others.

Intellectual Functioning

The capacity of an individual to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment, often measured by intelligence quotient (IQ) tests.

Myelination

The process by which nerve fibers are coated with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve signals.

Motor Development

The progressive acquisition of skills involving movement, such as grasping, walking, and coordinating fine motor tasks.