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Which family members were notified: While it's important to notify family members, documenting the specific individuals who were informed is not required unless it directly affects the care or legal processes.

Notification of the mortuary: While the notification of the mortuary is part of the post-death process, it typically falls under hospital procedures and would be documented by other departments. The nurse's role is more focused on clinical documentation at the time of death.

Time at which life signs ceased: The cessation of life signs, such as heart rate and respiration, is often recorded, but the time of death is the official documentation required. The time of death is typically used as the legal record.

Immediately. Starting the timer immediately may not be the best practice, as most urine dipstick tests require a set amount of time to allow the chemicals to react and change color. Immediate timing may lead to inaccurate results.

After 10 seconds. While 10 seconds may be necessary for some tests, it is not the standard for all urine dipstick tests. The nurse must refer to the manufacturer's guidelines for the specific test being used.

After 5 seconds. Starting after 5 seconds is typically too short of a time to allow the dipstick test to react fully. As with other timing options, the proper duration for accurate results must be followed based on the manufacturer's instructions.

Respiratory allergies: While respiratory allergies may be relevant to a patient's overall health, they are generally not a significant concern for MRI preparations. However, any specific conditions such as asthma should be noted for patient safety.

Dizziness: Dizziness is not specifically related to the MRI procedure itself but could be important in assessing the patient's overall stability. If the patient experiences dizziness, the nurse may need to monitor for safety concerns during the MRI.

Fear of the dark: While some patients may experience anxiety in dark or enclosed spaces, fear of the dark is not typically a major consideration for MRI procedures.

Has a Foley catheter in place: Not required for an MRI. Foley catheters made of metal-free materials do not interfere with MRI imaging.

Has drunk a liter of fluid: This is not relevant for an MRI, unless specifically indicated for contrast imaging, which is uncommon.

Has eaten a meal: Eating or fasting is not typically relevant for MRI procedures unless sedation or contrast media requires it.

Send the medications home with a family member: This may result in the patient not having access to essential medications.

Administer the medications with the ordered medications: Unsafe without physician approval, as it may lead to drug interactions.

Seal the medications in an envelope and lock it in the medicine cart: This delays action and does not address the patient’s potential need for the medications.

Eat or drink nothing after midnight: Relevant for other procedures (e.g., fasting for CT or surgery), but not for ultrasonography.

Empty the bladder fully: Counterproductive, as a full bladder is needed for optimal imaging.

Use enemas at home to clear the bowel fully: Not necessary unless specified for certain types of imaging like colonoscopies.

Arrive 2 hours before the scheduled procedure: Usually unnecessary for outpatient procedures unless sedation is planned.

Read printed materials about the procedure: This is important but not specific advice for the day of the procedure.

Be prepared to pay at least 10% of the predicted cost: Billing specifics are handled separately and vary by facility.

Supine for 3 hours: Does not apply targeted pressure to the biopsy site, increasing bleeding risk.

Prone for 1 hour: This position is not relevant to liver biopsy care.

On his left side lying for 4 hours: Incorrect, as it does not apply pressure to the biopsy site on the right side.

Withdraw the holder and tube at the same time: The holder should remain in place until all samples are collected to prevent repeated venipunctures.

Replace the tube stopper firmly for each sample: The tube stopper should not be removed or replaced during the procedure.

Release the tourniquet after successful venipuncture: The tourniquet should be released after blood flow is established and before the needle is withdrawn, not as the first priority.