An Older Patient with Back Pain Is Scheduled for Computerized

question 9

Multiple Choice

An older patient with back pain is scheduled for computerized tomography (CT) . What information should the nurse provide to the patient about this diagnostic test?

• A) Only clear liquids will be permitted the evening prior to the test.
• B) An IV will be inserted to administer the isotopes prior to the scan.
• C) Clicking noises will occur during the test and ear plugs can be worn.
• D) The machine will rotate and provide 180-degree imagery to aid in the diagnostic process.

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