A client being seen in the outpatient clinic has had a radionuclear scan of the heart. Upon discharge the client should be instructed to:
A)
increase fluid intake to 2000 mL in 24 hours.
B)
avoid close physical contact with others for 24 hours.
C)
return in 24 hours for follow up x-rays.
D)
dispose of urine in specially provided containers.
A
Explanation:
A)
Fluids are encouraged in order to promote excretion of the radioactive dye from the kidneys and body, thereby reducing contrast-induced renal failure. The amount of radioactive substance is very small and special exposure precautions are not needed. Follow-up x-rays are not done.
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B)
Fluids are encouraged in order to promote excretion of the radioactive dye from the kidneys and body, thereby reducing contrast-induced renal failure. The amount of radioactive substance is very small and special exposure precautions are not needed. Follow-up x-rays are not done.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Fluids are encouraged in order to promote excretion of the radioactive dye from the kidneys and body, thereby reducing contrast-induced renal failure. The amount of radioactive substance is very small and special exposure precautions are not needed. Follow-up x-rays are not done.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Fluids are encouraged in order to promote excretion of the radioactive dye from the kidneys and body, thereby reducing contrast-induced renal failure. The amount of radioactive substance is very small and special exposure precautions are not needed. Follow-up x-rays are not done.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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