Which information should the nurse give to a child who is to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain?
a. "Your head will be restrained during the procedure."
b. "You will have to drink a special fluid before the test."
c. "You will have to lie flat after the test is finished."
d. "You will have electrodes placed on your head with glue."
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A To reduce fear and enhance cooperation during the MRI, the child should be
made aware that the head will be restricted to obtain accurate information.
B Drinking fluids is usually done for gastrointestinal procedures.
C A child should lie flat after a lumbar puncture, not during an MRI.
D Electrodes are attached to the head for an electroencephalogram.
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