A client is recovering from a nuclear scan of the heart. Upon discharge, the client should be instructed to:
1. Increase fluid intake to 2000 mL in 24 hours.
2. Dispose of urine in specially provided containers.
3. Avoid close physical contact with others for 24 hours.
4. Return in 24 hours for follow up x-rays.
Answer: 1
1. Fluids are encouraged in order to promote excretion of the radioactive dye from the kidneys and body, thereby reducing contrast-induced renal failure.
2. The amount of radioactive substance is very small, and special exposure precautions are not needed.
3. The amount of radioactive substance is very small, and special exposure precautions are not needed.
4. Follow-up x-rays are not done.
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