A health care provider has ordered an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the liver. The nurse's first action is to
a. prepare the patient psychologically and physically for the procedure.
b. monitor the patient's response to the procedure.
c. assess the patient after the procedure.
d. inform the patient's family of the results.
A
The nursing management of a patient undergoing a diagnostic procedure involves a variety of interventions. Nursing actions include preparing the patient psychologically and physically for the procedure, monitoring the patient's responses to the procedure, and assessing the patient after the procedure. Preparing the patient includes teaching the patient about the procedure, answering any questions, and transporting and positioning the patient for the procedure.
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