The nurse is preparing a client for a renal scan. It will be necessary for the nurse to:
A)
determine if the client has allergies to iodine.
B)
instruct the client to drink two to three glasses of water.
C)
keep client NPO for 8 hours prior to the procedure.
D)
medicate client with a mild tranquilizer.
B
Explanation:
A)
Fluids are necessary to promote flushing of the radioactive substance used. It is not necessary to keep client NPO or to give a tranquilizer. It is not an iodine-based dye.
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B)
Fluids are necessary to promote flushing of the radioactive substance used. It is not necessary to keep client NPO or to give a tranquilizer. It is not an iodine-based dye.
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C)
Fluids are necessary to promote flushing of the radioactive substance used. It is not necessary to keep client NPO or to give a tranquilizer. It is not an iodine-based dye.
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D)
Fluids are necessary to promote flushing of the radioactive substance used. It is not necessary to keep client NPO or to give a tranquilizer. It is not an iodine-based dye.
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