What should the nurse instruct the patient before a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure?
a. Void to completely empty the bladder
b. Omit all citrus food for 12 hours before the procedure
c. Remove all metal, such as jewelry, glasses, and hair clips
d. Wear only cotton garments for the procedure
ANS: C
MRI procedures require that the patient remove all metal because it will become magnetized.
You might also like to view...
The nurse knows the following items should be included in the documentation of the patient on falls precautions: (Select all that apply.)
a. History of any falls b. Falls risk assessment scores c. Patient and family education d. Use of assist devices e. Any fall or reported fall
A medical illustration shows a man with the blunt end of a tuning fork pressed to the cen-ter of his forehead. The man is being tested for which of the following?
a. Sensorineural hearing loss b. Presbycusis c. Tinnitus d. Unilateral conductive hearing loss
The community health nurse is designing a four week e-learning program for rural diabetic clients. One concern is that some of these clients may feel isolated
Which of the following could the nurse employ to prevent feelings of isolation? Select all that apply. 1. Additional written assignments 2. Audio narrated lecture assignments 3. Message board assignments 4. Video enabled Skype assignments 5. Synchronous online chats
This figure provides an illustrated example of a linear relationship. What does it mean? (Select all that apply.)
a. As A becomes larger, B becomes larger. b. There is an indirect link between High and Concept A. c. As B becomes smaller, A becomes smaller. d. Concept A causes Concept B. e. The strength of the relationship is large because the portions of the concepts are explained. f. When A is absent, B is also absent.