A patient has been scheduled for cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) with contrast. To prepare the patient for this test, what action should the nurse perform?
A) Keep the patient NPO for at least 6 hours prior to the test.
B) Establish peripheral IV access.
C) Limit the patient's activity for 2 hours before the test.
D) Teach the patient to perform incentive spirometry.
Ans: B
Feedback:
An IV is necessary if contrast is to be used to enhance the images of the CT. The patient does not need to fast or limit his or her activity. Incentive spirometry is not relevant to this diagnostic test.
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