A 72-Year-Old Patient with Kyphosis Is Scheduled for Dual-Energy X-Ray

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Multiple Choice

A 72-year-old patient with kyphosis is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) testing.The nurse will plan to

• A) explain the procedure.
• B) start an IV line for contrast medium injection.
• C) give an oral sedative 60 to 90 minutes before the procedure.
• D) screen the patient for allergies to shellfish or iodine products.

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