The nurse is preparing a patient for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. Which instructions will the nurse include? Select all that apply
a. There will likely be a 30 to 45 minute wait between the injection and the begin-ning of the scan.
b. A blindfold and earplugs may be used to help decrease reaction to the environ-ment during the scan.
c. Make every attempt to lie still during the scan because movement will affect the imaging produced.
d. No food or fluids are to be ingested for at least 8 full hours before the scan and none during the scan.
e. Staying awake during the scan is important since the results are altered when the patient is in any phase of the sleep state.
ANS: A, B, C, E
Appropriate patient preparation for a PET scan would include information regarding the time interval between injection of the isotope and the actual scan, the fact that steps will be taken to minimize the effects of sights and sounds during the scan, lying still is critical to achieving a quality image, and that being asleep during the scan will alter the results. It is not necessary to fast before or during the scan.
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