A Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department Complaining of Sudden

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset shortness of breath is diagnosed with a possible pulmonary embolus. How should the nurse prepare the patient for diagnostic testing to confirm the diagnosis?

• A)Ensure that the patient has been NPO.
• B)Start an IV so contrast media may be given.
• C)Inform radiology that radioactive glucose preparation is needed.
• D)Instruct the patient to expect to inspire deeply and exhale forcefully.

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Definitions:

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