What should the nurse instruct a client with tattooed eyeliner who is scheduled for an MRI?
1. Earplugs will be provided
2. Lie very still.
3. Report any burning sensation.
4. Wear goggles.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Earplugs are offered to reduce the noise.
Rationale 2: One does have to lie still, but the damage could still occur to the eyes if they are not covered.
Rationale 3: Covering the eyes would prevent a complication of burning.
Rationale 4: The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals states that the concentration of zinc oxide is low and diagnostic imaging problems are remote. Any potential problems can be avoided by wearing goggles to cover permanent cosmetics around the eyes.
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