A client is scheduled to have a test to determine thyroid function. What should the nurse ask the client prior to scheduling the testing?
A) If the client has had a diagnostic test that used dye within the last 3 months
B) If the client is able to pay for the testing or have insurance coverage
C) If the client is drinking adequate amounts of fluid daily
D) If the client is taking birth control pills
A
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The client should also report whether the client has had a diagnostic test that used iodine within the past 3 months. This information is essential before initiating a thyroid test. The nurse is not responsible for eliciting information regarding ability to pay. Fluid intake and taking birth control pills do not correlate with the thyroid tests and have no relevance.
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