Which nursing action would be implemented after client has a lumbar puncture?The nurse should note of the following nursing interventions post-lumbar puncture: Apply brief pressure to the puncture site. Pressure will be applied to avoid bleeding, and the site is covered by a small occlusive dressing or band-aid. Place the patient flat on bed.
When a client has type A negative blood which blood types can potentially be used for transfusion?If you have A negative blood you can donate to anyone with a blood type of A or AB regardless of the positive or negative, however if you have A negative blood you can only receive A- or O- blood.
Which test should the nurse anticipate discussing with a patient who has a possible seizure disorder?EEG brain activity
An EEG records the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes affixed to the scalp. EEG results show changes in brain activity that may be useful in diagnosing brain conditions, especially epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
What non invasive procedure provides information about the physiology or function of an organ?Noninvasive Methods
Echocardiography allows examination of cardiac function by reflected ultrasound. Echocardiography can detect alterations in contractility resulting from a variety of pathologic conditions that affect the myocardium, pericardium, and cardiac valves.
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