A client scheduled for a thyroid scan asks the nurse about the test and what will happen after taking the radioactive iodine. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A)
Several blood samples will be drawn to determine the amount of iodine in the bloodstream.
B)
The client will be isolated from others for several days.
C)
The scanner will deliver a radioactive beam to her thyroid to reduce its size.
D)
A scanner will be passed back and forth across her throat and she will feel no discomfort.
D
Explanation:
A)
Option D is an accurate description of a thyroid scan. Blood is not drawn and isolation is not necessary. The radioactive isotope is given via an intravenous injection.
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B)
Option D is an accurate description of a thyroid scan. Blood is not drawn and isolation is not necessary. The radioactive isotope is given via an intravenous injection.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Option D is an accurate description of a thyroid scan. Blood is not drawn and isolation is not necessary. The radioactive isotope is given via an intravenous injection.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Option D is an accurate description of a thyroid scan. Blood is not drawn and isolation is not necessary. The radioactive isotope is given via an intravenous injection.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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