The nurse informing a patient about an upcoming diagnostic procedure could best relate the information by saying:
a. "Mr. Brown, your leg is to be x-rayed in the x-ray department in an hour."
b. "X-ray is coming to get you for an AP and lateral of your chest."
c. "You can't eat anything after supper because of some lab work."
d. "Mrs. Smith, the OR has notified us that they are running behind."
ANS: A
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