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All of these procedures involve aspiration of body fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Which would be indicated for relief of pressure caused by ascites?

A client receives radioactive iodine as part of a diagnostic procedure. After the test, what actions MUST the nurse take?

The nurse lightly palpates the abdomen of a patient during a physical examination. On palpation to the right side of the abdomen, the patient cries out and draws the knees to the chest. The nurse should:

What is a collection of free fluid on the skin’s surface that is less than 1cm in diameter?

Which of these normal heart sounds can best be heard as the mitral and tricuspid valves close simultaneously?

Following a liver biopsy, the nurse should observe for hemorrhage and ensure that the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours. For the first 1 to 2 hours, the nurse should keep the patient:

A nurse caring for a patient on bed rest with a history of respiratory health problems should:

A non-invasive procedure that utilizes sound waves that are directed into soft tissue is:

A __________________ requires the injection of a radiotracer 45 minutes prior to beginning the procedure.

Which of these concepts is most important for a nurse to utilize throughout the physical assessment of a client?