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Questions
1. Describe three tests that are used to determine kidney function and how the results will indicate the status of the kidney.
2. Which diagnostic procedures require a signed consent form?
3. Describe the patient preparation for a colonoscopy in terms of the diet and medications that the patient will take during the week prior to the procedure.
4. Answer the following questions:
a. Four assessment factors to considered when a diagnostic test is to be performed on a patient are
b. A problem statement that is appropriate for any patient who is not familiar with a diagnostic test would be
c. An expected outcome for the problem statement in 2 would be
d. What is the most important nursing intervention prior to a diagnostic test?
e. What is the important nursing intervention after a diagnostic test?
f. How would you set up a patient who is to undergo an MRI of the brain?
g. Use a dialogue conversation between you and a patient, explain what an ultrasonography is to a patient and any preparation that needs to take place prior to the test.