A Patient with Renal Insufficiency Is Scheduled for an Intravenous

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with renal insufficiency is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) . Which of the following orders for the patient will the nurse question?

• A) Ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg PO PRN for pain
• B) Dulcolax suppository 4 hours before IVP procedure
• C) Normal saline 500 ml IV before procedure
• D) NPO for 6 hours before IVP procedure

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