A client seen in the clinic is scheduled to have a radioactive iodine (RAI) uptake test. In preparation for the test, it is important for the nurse to instruct the client to:
A)
avoid drinking dairy products 24 hours prior to the test.
B)
hold any thyroid medications for 2 weeks prior to the test.
C)
eat a high fat meal the morning of the test.
D)
bring a fresh voided urine specimen the day of the test.
B
Explanation:
A)
Thyroid drugs interfere with accurate uptake measurements and must be held 2 weeks prior to exam. Dietary restrictions are not necessary; client should be NPO for 8 hours prior to the exam.
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B)
Thyroid drugs interfere with accurate uptake measurements and must be held 2 weeks prior to exam. Dietary restrictions are not necessary; client should be NPO for 8 hours prior to the exam.
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C)
Thyroid drugs interfere with accurate uptake measurements and must be held 2 weeks prior to exam. Dietary restrictions are not necessary; client should be NPO for 8 hours prior to the exam.
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D)
Thyroid drugs interfere with accurate uptake measurements and must be held 2 weeks prior to exam. Dietary restrictions are not necessary; client should be NPO for 8 hours prior to the exam.
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