In preparation for a bone scan, the nurse informs the patient that:
A) The test is brief and requires that you drink an IV contrast solution.
B) You will not be allowed fluid for 2 hours before and 3 hours after the test.
C) Fluids will be encouraged after the administration of the radioisotope injection.
D) There are no contraindications for this test.
Ans: C
Feedback: It is important to encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids to help distribute and eliminate the isotope after it is injected. The test requires the injection of an intravenous radioisotope and the scan is preformed 2 to 3 hours after the isotope is injected. Contraindications to the procedure include pregnancy or an allergy to the radioisotope.
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