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

question 10

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

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