Which Significant Need Should Be Included in Instructions to a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which significant need should be included in instructions to a patient scheduled for a thyroid scan (¹²³I) ?

• A) Provide a special container to collect urine for the next 24 hours.
• B) Wear a protective apron to shield him or her from radiation for the next 24 hours.
• C) Request that visitors keep a distance of at least 6 feet away for the next 24 hours.
• D) Do not consume iodine for one week before the test..

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