The nurse is providing care for a patient returning from a transesophageal echocardiogram.Which of the following should be included in the patient's plan of care?
A)Provide lozenges once the gag reflex has returned.
B)Keep patient NPO for 12 hours after the procedure.
C)Monitor blood glucose levels hourly for 4 hours.
D)Instruct the patient to increase the intake of saturated fats.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

After a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), the patient may experience a sore throat due to the presence of the transducer probe in the esophagus. Providing lozenges can alleviate the discomfort once the gag reflex has returned to normal. Keeping the patient NPO is not necessary after a TEE, and monitoring blood glucose levels and increasing intake of saturated fats are not relevant to this procedure.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Returning from a Transesophageal