An older patient with back pain is scheduled for computerized tomography (CT). What information should the nurse provide to the patient about this diagnostic test?
1. Only clear liquids will be permitted the evening prior to the test.
2. An IV will be inserted to administer the isotopes prior to the scan.
3. Clicking noises will occur during the test and ear plugs can be worn.
4. The machine will rotate and provide 180-degree imagery to aid in the diagnostic process.
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Rationale: There are no dietary restrictions associated with a CT scan.
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A woman with borderline personality disorder has been admitted to the inpatient unit because she has been engaging in wrist cutting
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