NCLEX-PN Practice Q 4

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A client has returned to his room following an esophagoscopy. Before offering fluids, the nurse should give priority to assessing the client’s:

  

     A. Level of consciousness

     B. Movement of extremities

     C. Urinary output

     D. Gag reflex

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Gag reflex

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Option D: The client’s gag reflex is depressed before having an EGD. The nurse should give priority to checking for the return of the gag reflex before offering the client oral fluids.

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Option A: Conscious sedation is used.

Options B and C: Movements of extremities and urinary output are not affected by the procedure.

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