A nurse is preparing a patient for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which nursing action is most important?
a. Ensuring that the patient does not eat or drink 2 hours before the examination.
b. Administering a colon cleansing product 6 hours before the examination.
c. Obtaining an order for a pain medication before the test is performed.
d. Removing all of the patient's metallic jewelry.
ANS: D
No jewelry or metal products should be in the same room as an MRI machine because of the high-power magnet used in the machine. The patient needs to be NPO 4 to 6 hours before the examination. Colon cleansing products are not necessary for MRIs. Pain medication is not needed before the examination is performed.
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