The nurse is participating in a care planning conference for a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the nurse's highest priority in providing care to this client?

Choice A Reason:For an endoscopy, the client must remain NPO (nothing by mouth) for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure to reduce the risk of aspiration and ensure a clear view of the esophagus and stomach.

Choice B Reason: A flexible tube is not introduced through the nose during the procedure, but through the mouth and down the esophagus.

Choice C Reason: During the procedure, a contrast dye is not administered via IV, but a sedative and an anesthetic spray are given to help you relax and numb your throat.

Choice D Reason: Clients undergoing an EGD typically receive moderate sedation (such as midazolam or propofol) to help them relax. They are usually drowsy and unaware during the procedure.

Choice A Reason: Buffalo hump and moon face are physical assessment findings that the nurse would expect to observe in a client with Cushing's syndrome, as they indicate fat redistribution and accumulation due to excess cortisol production.

Choice B Reason: Dry, scaly skin and cold intolerance are not physical assessment findings that the nurse would expect to observe in a client with Cushing's syndrome, but they may indicate hypothyroidism, which affects the metabolism and skin condition.

Choice C Reason: Dry, sticky mucous membranes and hypovolemia are not physical assessment findings that the nurse would expect to observe in a client with Cushing's syndrome, but they may indicate dehydration or diabetes insipidus, which affect the fluid balance and urine output.

Choice D Reason: Exophthalmos and tachycardia are not physical assessment findings that the nurse would expect to observe in a client with Cushing's syndrome, but they may indicate hyperthyroidism, which affects the eye protrusion and heart rate.