A patient is scheduled for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).Which interventions should the nurse plan to prepare the patient for a TEE? Select all that apply.
A)Confirm consent form.
B)Describe the risks and benefits of the procedure.
C)Discontinue any IV sites.
D)Hold antidysrhythmia medications.
E)Keep patient NPO after midnight.
F)Remove dentures or any loose objects from the patient's mouth.

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A) Confirming the consent form is essential for any invasive procedure like TEE to ensure the patient understands and agrees to the procedure. E) Keeping the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight is standard to reduce the risk of aspiration during the procedure, which requires sedation. F) Removing dentures or any loose objects from the patient's mouth is necessary to prevent obstruction or accidental swallowing during the procedure, as a probe is inserted through the mouth.

A Patient Is Scheduled for Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)