The nurse is preparing a client with renal difficulties for a renal scan. The nurse should teach the client that:
1. the client will experience pain.
2. the client will need to sign an informed consent.
3. the client will be expected to void an hour prior to the test.
4. the client will be placed on a special diet for 1 week prior to the test.
Answer: 2
1. The client is expected to lie still during the scan and could experience discomfort because the position cannot be changed. No pain is otherwise expected.
2. A renal scan requires an informed consent.
3. The scan is performed within 15 minutes of voiding by the client.
4. There are no special diet requirements before or after the scan.
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