Diagnostic Testing

Chapter 23 Specimen collection and diagnostic testing and 33 Health promotion and care of the older adult Fundamentals Review questions A 64-year-old patient who has newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus has been learning how to perform her own blood glucose monitoring. The patient has impaired circulation. What action can help to improve the specimen collection process? 3. Massage the hand before performing the specimen collection A sputum specimen has been ordered for a patient admitted wit...

Diagnostic Testing HESI prep 2023- Adult Care Practice questions and answers complete A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse should assist the client to which position for the procedure? a) Lying in bed on the affected side b) Lying in bed on the unaffected side c) Sims position with the head of the bed flat d) Prone with the head turned to the side and supported by a pillow b) Lying in bed on the unaffected side Rationale: To facilitate removal of fluid from the ...

Diagnostic Testing HESI prep 2023- Adult Care Practice questions and answers complete A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse should assist the client to which position for the procedure? a) Lying in bed on the affected side b) Lying in bed on the unaffected side c) Sims position with the head of the bed flat d) Prone with the head turned to the side and supported by a pillow b) Lying in bed on the unaffected side Rationale: To facilitate removal of fluid from the ...