An Elderly Person Is Scheduled for a CT Scan with and Without

question 5

Multiple Choice

An elderly person is scheduled for a CT scan with and without contrast dye. Which action should be performed prior to this CT scan?

• A)Measure the person's weight.
• B) Assess vital signs.
• C)Keep the person NBM.
• D) Monitor renal functioning.

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