The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Recently Underwent

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent a thallium stress test.Which of the following instructions should be provided? Select all that apply.

A) "You need to keep your leg straight with this sandbag on it for 6 hours."
B) "You should increase your fluid intake to help clear the dye from your system."
C) "Some patients have a delayed allergic reaction, so let me know if you have any hives or itching."
D) "I'll be checking your vital signs frequently over the next few hours to make sure you're doing well after the test."
E) "You won't be able to eat or drink anything for the next 4 hours to ensure your swallowing reflex has returned to normal."
F) "The health-care provider will talk to you about the test results and if you should change any of your seizure medications based on the results."