The nurse determines that a client has understood instructions given following a bone scan when the client states:
1. "I won't play with the grandchildren for at least 48 hours."
2. "I won't eat foods with any artificial colors or dyes."
3. "I'll avoid close contact with my family for 1 week."
4. "I need to drink a lot of fluids."
Answer: 4
1. Radioactive precautions are not necessary, as the amount is minimal.
2. Restricting foods with artificial colors or dyes is not necessary.
3. Radioactive precautions are not necessary, as the amount is minimal.
4. Increased fluid intake is necessary to promote excretion of the radioactive material and prevent renal complications.
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