Reference no: EM133701864

Question

The client remained stable during the night and showed no recurrent signs of bleeding. An endoscopy is performed with endoscopic band ligation. The procedure is performed in the interventional radiology department and the client is transported back to the nursing unit following the procedure. In the post procedure period following endoscopic band ligation, for each nursing action listed, click to specify if it is Indicated (necessary), Contraindicated (could be harmful), or Non-Essential (not necessary) for the client's care at this time. Only one selection can be made for each nursing action. Rationale, Strategy Answer Options Nursing Action Indicated Contraindicated Non-Essential Monitor vital signs Place in prone position on the right side Report signs of subcutaneous emphysema to the RN Insert a nasogastric tube for nutritional feedings Monitor for chest pain and shortness of breath Schedule follow-up physician's visit.