The nurse is caring for a patient who has an MRI scheduled. What does the nurse assess the patient for prior to the study?
A) Empty bladder
B) Hibiclens bath
C) Egg allergy
D) Inability to tolerate required positions
Ans: D
Feedback: Before the patient undergoes an imaging study, the nurse assesses for conditions that may require special consideration during the study or that may be contraindications to the study (eg, pregnancy; claustrophobia; inability to tolerate required positioning due to age, debility, or disability; metal implants). If contrast agents will be used for CT scan, MRI, or arthrography, the patient is assessed for possible allergies. Prior to an MRI the patient is not assessed for an empty bladder, a Hibiclens bath, or an egg allergy.
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