Once the Intravenous Line Is Started for the FDG Injection

question 15

Multiple Choice

Once the intravenous line is started for the FDG injection, the patient should

• A)relax for 10 minutes and refrain from talking.
• B)be positioned for imaging.
• C)have a blood glucose level measured.
• D)be instructed to return to the department in 1 hour for the procedure.

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