The client is scheduled to have a renogram (kidney scan). She is concerned about discomfort during the procedure. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Before the test you will be given a sedative to reduce any pain."
B. "A local anesthetic agent will be used, so you might feel a little pressure but no pain."
C. "Although this test is very sensitive, there is no more discomfort than you would have with an ordinary x-ray."
D. "The only pain associated with this procedure is a small needle stick when you are given the radioisotope."
D
The test involves an intravenous injection of the radioisotope and the subsequent recording of the emission by a scintillator.
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