A Patient Who Is Scheduled for an Intravenous Pyelogram

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram ( IVP ) gives the nurse the following information. Which information has the most immediate implications for the patient's care?

• A) The patient describes allergies to shellfish and penicillin.
• B) The patient has not had anything to eat or drink for 8 hours.
• C) The patient complains of costovertebral angle ( CVA ) tenderness.
• D) The patient used a bisacodyl ( Dulcolax ) tablet the previous night.

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Definitions:

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme present in all living cells that is crucial for energy metabolism and cellular functions.

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate molecules, which serve as the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, facilitating energy transfer within cells.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen, leading to an increase in oxidation state.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.