The health care provider orders a liver/spleen scan for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. Which action should the nurse take before this procedure?
a. Check for any iodine allergy.
b. Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
c. Place the patient on NPO status.
d. Assist the patient to a flat position.
ANS: D
During a liver/spleen scan, a radioactive isotope is injected IV and images from the radioactive emission are used to evaluate the structure of the spleen and liver. An indwelling IV catheter is not needed. The patient is placed in a flat position before the scan.
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