A client scheduled for a nuclear scan confides in a nurse about his anxiety regarding the use of intravenous radioactive substances for the test. What should the nurse do to relieve the client of anxiety?
A) Encourage the client to ask questions.
B) Discuss the client's anxiety with the physician.
C) Offer assurance about the safety of the substances used.
D) Inform the client that the radioactive substances can be taken orally.
C
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