The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Returning from a Transesophageal

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a patient returning from a transesophageal echocardiogram.Which of the following should be included in the patient's plan of care?

• A)Provide lozenges once the gag reflex has returned.
• B)Keep patient NPO for 12 hours after the procedure.
• C)Monitor blood glucose levels hourly for 4 hours.
• D)Instruct the patient to increase the intake of saturated fats.

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