A Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)is Ordered for a Patient with Possible

question 13

Multiple Choice

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is ordered for a patient with possible endocarditis.Which action included in the standard TEE orders will the nurse need to accomplish first?

• A) Start an IV line.
• B) Place the patient on NPO status.
• C) Administer O₂ per nasal cannula.
• D) Give lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV.

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