A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is ordered for a patient with possible endocarditis.Which action included in the standard TEE orders will the nurse need to accomplish first?
A) Start an IV line.
B) Place the patient on NPO status.
C) Administer O2 per nasal cannula.
D) Give lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV.
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