The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old girl preparing to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which statement would best help prepare the girl for the test and decrease anxiety?
A) "You won't hear a sound if you wear your headphones."
B) "The machine makes a very loud rattle; however, headphones will help."
C) "There are a variety of loud sounds you will hear."
D) "The MRI scanner sounds like a machine gun."
Ans: B
The nurse should acknowledge that an MRI is loud and briefly describe the noises the machine makes. Then, the nurse should immediately offer a solution: headphones. Telling the girl she won't hear a sound is untrue. Telling her that there are loud sounds isn't enough and could increase anxiety. Comparing the MRI scanner to the sound of a machine gun is not appropriate imagery for a child.
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