What Should the Nurse Do When Preparing the Patient for a Brain

question 24

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a brain scan?

• A)Allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan.
• B)Allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan.
• C)Inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan.
• D)Keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used.

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