A patient needs an x-ray of the arm. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient for this diagnostic test?
1. Initiate a peripheral IV in the opposite arm.
2. Find out the patient's allergies.
3. Do no special preparation.
4. Cleanse the arm with antibacterial cleanser.
Correct Answer: 3
No special preparation is needed for standard x-rays. Routine x-rays do not require the patient to have an IV inserted. Allergies will not impact routine x-ray studies. Cleaning the extremity is not necessary for the x-ray.
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