The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Scheduled

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart.The client's history includes a previous myocardial infarction and pacemaker implantation.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Schedule an electrocardiogram just before the MRI.
• B) Notify the health care provider before scheduling the MRI.
• C) Call the physician and request a laboratory draw for cardiac enzymes.
• D) Instruct the client to increase fluid intake the day before the MRI.

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