The nurse is teaching a client before magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which statement indicates that the client understands the content of the education?
a. "I need to stay away from heavy metals for the next 48 hours."
b. "My urine will be radioactive for the next 48 hours."
c. "I must increase my fluids because of the dye used for the MRI."
d. "I can return to my usual activities imme-diately after the MRI."
D
No postprocedure restrictions are imposed after MRI. The client can return to normal activities after the test is complete.
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