Multiple Choice
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is ordered for a patient with possible endocarditis. Which of these actions included in the standard TEE orders will the nurse need to accomplish first?
A) Make the patient NPO.
B) Start a large-gauge IV line.
C) Administer O2 per mask.
D) Give lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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