A Client Is Having a Radioisotopic Imaging Scan

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is having a radioisotopic imaging scan.What action by the nurse is most important?

• A) Assess the client for shellfish allergies.
• B) Place the client on radiation precautions.
• C) Sedate the client before the scan.
• D) Teach the client about the procedure.

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Definitions:

Pathology

The medical discipline that studies the causes, nature, and effects of diseases through the examination of body tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and autopsies.

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Immune

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