A nurse is assisting with teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about electrical safety. Which of the following statements by the AP Indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. Refrain from using deodorant on the morning of the test: Deodorants, powders, lotions, and perfumes applied to the breast or axillary area can contain metallic particles such as aluminum. These substances may appear as radiopaque artifacts on the mammogram and mimic microcalcifications, potentially leading to false-positive findings or the need for repeat imaging.

B. Shower with an antimicrobial solution before the test: Mammography is a noninvasive radiographic procedure that does not require sterile preparation. Antimicrobial cleansing is unnecessary because there is no incision or breach of skin integrity. Routine hygiene is sufficient prior to the examination.

C. Avoid taking aspirin for 1 week prior to the test: Mammography does not involve tissue puncture or invasive sampling, so there is no increased bleeding risk associated with aspirin use. Antiplatelet medication adjustments are typically considered before invasive procedures such as biopsies, not routine imaging studies.

D. Do not eat or drink after midnight the night before the test: Fasting is not required for a mammogram because the procedure does not involve sedation or anesthesia. Clients may eat, drink, and take prescribed medications as usual prior to the appointment.

A. Assist the client to cough and deep breathe: Encouraging coughing and deep breathing helps mobilize secretions and improve alveolar ventilation. While this is an important intervention for pneumonia, it does not immediately address the client’s current hypoxemia, which requires rapid intervention to improve oxygenation.

B. Administer scheduled antibiotic medication: Antibiotics are essential to treat the underlying infection, but their effect is not immediate. They do not correct acute hypoxemia or respiratory distress, so administering the antibiotic is not the first priority in this situation.

C. Discuss the pneumococcal vaccine with the provider: Vaccination is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of future infections. It does not address the acute hypoxemia or impaired gas exchange the client is experiencing during the current episode of pneumonia.

D. Position the client in high-Fowler's position: Elevating the client to a high-Fowler’s position promotes maximal lung expansion and improves ventilation-perfusion matching. This immediate intervention helps increase oxygen saturation and ease shortness of breath, making it the priority action in a client with SaO2 of 88% on room air.