单选题
Before a transesophageal echocardiogram, a client is given an oral
topical anesthetic spray. Upon return from the procedure, the nurse observes
that the client has no active gag reflex. In response, the nurse should
- A. insert an oral airway.
- B. withhold food and fluids.
- C. position the client on his side.
- D. introduce a nasogastric (NG) tube.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】Following a transesophageal echocardiogram in which the client's throat has been anesthetized, food and fluid should be withheld until the gag reflex returns. There is no indication for oral airway placement. The client should be in the upright position, and inserting an NG tube is unnecessary.