The nurse determines a client has understood instructions given following a lung scan when the client states:
A)
"I won't play with the grandchildren for at least forty-eight hours."
B)
"I need to drink a lot of fluids."
C)
"I'll avoid close contact with my family for one week."
D)
"I won't eat foods with any artificial colors or dyes."
B
Explanation:
A)
Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications. Radioactive precautions are not necessary as the amount is minimal.
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B)
Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications. Radioactive precautions are not necessary as the amount is minimal.
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C)
Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications. Radioactive precautions are not necessary as the amount is minimal.
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D)
Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications. Radioactive precautions are not necessary as the amount is minimal.
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