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

question 17

Multiple Choice

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is ordered for a patient with possible endocarditis.Which of these actions included in the standard TEE orders will the nurse need to accomplish first?

• A) Make the patient nothing by mouth (NPO)status.
• B) Start a large-gauge IV line.
• C) Administer O₂ per mask.
• D) Give lorazepam (Ativan)1 mg IV.

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