Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
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Passage / Scenario
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ED Patient Chart
Physical Assessment Findings:
A 42 year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks.
Please read scenario below.
Exhibits
Ultrasound of upper right abdomen results cholecystitis. The patient is schedule for Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. The nurse initiates patient care while awaiting this procedure.
The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The patient has been diagnosed with cholecystitis and is scheduled for a Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. It is essential to maintain the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) to prepare for the procedure, prevent further stimulation of the gallbladder, and reduce the risk of complications like aspiration during potential surgical intervention.