Which Information Should the Nurse Give to a Child Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse give to a child who is to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain?

• A)"Your head will be restrained during the procedure."
• B)"You will have to drink a special fluid before the test."
• C)"You will have to lie flat after the test is finished."
• D)"You will have electrodes placed on your head with glue."

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