The Health Care Provider Orders a Liver and Spleen Scan

question 12

Multiple Choice

The health care provider orders a liver and spleen scan for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle crash. Which action should the nurse take before this procedure?

• A)Check for any iodine allergy.
• B)Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
• C)Administer prescribed sedatives.
• D)Assist the patient to a flat position.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, factors, or conditions that can change or vary within an experiment, potentially impacting the outcome.

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled tests or investigations conducted in a specialized environment where variables can be manipulated and outcomes measured precisely.

Partial Correlation

The correlation between two variables with the influence of a third variable statistically controlled for.

Statistically Controlling

This refers to the use of statistical techniques to control for or adjust the effect of confounding variables in research, ensuring a more accurate understanding of relationships.