The nurse should notify the health care provider about Client with a history of stroke who has dysphagia and is drooling.
<h3>Why is an oral contrast performed?</h3>
- Oral contrast increases the visibility and helps in detailed analysis of the Gastrointestinal (GI) structures on CT scan.
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan is a test that combines X-rays and computer scans.
- Oral contrast helps to opacify the bowel and helps to get better images of the abdomen for diagnosis.
- It makes specific organs to stand out (GI tract) thus for better detection of a disease or an injury.
- Commonly used contrast agents in CT imaging are based on barium and iodine.
- Therefore, the nurse should check first if a patient has iodine allergy.
- Also the nurse should check if any patient has difficulty in swallowing the contrast or his own drool (Dysphagia) as it can be the symptom of a stroke.
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Answer:
As a patient advocate you should always be looking out for the best interest of the patient. You should ensure their autonomy by directing their care based on their wishes. Patient confidentiality must always be maintained. You need to ensure the patient understands all aspects of their care and that patient needs are always met.
Explanation:
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Malaria is a life-threatening disease. its tightly transmitted through the bite of an infected anopheles mosquito. When this mosquito bites you the parasite is released into your bloodstream.
When the parasite is inside your body they travel to the Liver, they mature and after several days they affect your red blood cells.
<em><u>SYMPTOMS OF MALARIA.</u></em>
a) Chills
b) High fever
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They help to prevent the disease from occurring. The immune system becomes familiar with the pathogen and learns how to fight it. Its the same process with vaccines