The nurse is accompanying the client to the diagnostic imaging unit for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which action, by the nurse, is most important prior to the test?
A) Instruct the client that the scanner makes loud clanging.
B) Calculate drop per minute for intravenous fluids and infuse by gravity.
C) Support client, if nervous, by words of encouragement.
D) Ensure that the client does not ingest fluids in the waiting area.
B
Feedback:
It is most important that the nurse calculate the drip rate of the intravenous fluids because the client will not be able to have an electrical or mechanical pump operating during the MRI. The MRI electrical charges during the test can affect the pump. It is also important to advise the client of the loud noises and offer support to the client. Water is typically not available in the waiting area prior to testing.
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